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What is the best to approach the analysis of an unseen text?

Firstly, it is pivotal to understand that everybody sitting the exam is in the same boat as you; so relax, take a deep breath.

Keep in mind the amount of time you have to answer the quest...

Answered by Srishti D. • English Literature tutor

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How should I structure my essay in an exam?

The first five minutes of your exam are key to writing a good exam essay. It might seem obvious, but read the question a few times before you begin planning. I recommend underlining the most important ...

Answered by Fairfield G. • English Literature tutor

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How should I tackle an unseen piece of text in an exam?

-Read through three times.

-Identify the form of the text. Is it prose? Is it a poem? Is it an advert? Is it even a picture?

-From this point attack the text depending on wh...

Answered by Timothy G. • English Literature tutor

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How do I plan and structure an essay in an exam?

Writing an essay under exam conditions is daunting, the pressurised environment can sometimes make you forget what you're doing altogether! Here's some tips on planning and structuring an exam essay:

Answered by Jordan I. • English Literature tutor

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'Reason in madness' - Explore the varieties and significance of madness in King Lear.

Lear experiences lucidity, 'reason', and exhibits his most profound moments when he is mad. This is the central irony in Lear and reflects both the contradiction, which is a convention of Clas...

Answered by Saoirse W. • English Literature tutor

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