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How do you plan an essay in an exam?

First of all before sitting an exam practice not only writing essays, but also writing plans. A good plan should be detailed and you can take 10 minutes at the start of your exam to make a thorough plan s...

Answered by Kat H. English Literature tutor
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What is the difference between what is presented and how it is presented?

This is a big question at GCSE literature, because there is a heavy focus on both interpretation and method. The difference between what is presented and how it is presented is just identifying the litera...

Answered by Oliver W. English Literature tutor
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Where do I even start in writing a commentary for unseen poetry?

Getting a page of poetry you’ve never seen before is daunting, and especially when you’re under time pressure, it’s easy to get stressed. For this very reason, it’s necessary to just take a few minutes to...

Answered by Megan S. English Literature tutor
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How do I plan an essay under such strong time constraints?

Ultimately, in exam conditions you have to prioritise speed during the planning time, as usually you only have about 45 minutes to write each essay. Therefore, plans have to be simple and different buzzwo...

Answered by Sally T. English Literature tutor
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How would you structure a paragraph?

In the IB, it is of paramount importance that one should strictly follow the subject guidelines. If you look at the marking rubric, it is important that you 1.) Effectively organise your arguments in o...

Answered by Ivan S. English Literature tutor
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