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When you are analysing poetry or Shakespeare, iambic pentameter will probably be something you hear quite frequently. It is important that you don't just tell the examiner that a poem is in iambic pentame...

The first step to writing a good essay is to carefully read the poem. From here it is a good idea to highlight the different literary devices the poet uses. These can include: similes/ metaphors, perso...

As an examiner makes their way through a vast array of exam scripts, written largely on only a few set questions, they are, understandably, relieved to find an answer that stands out from the rest (for th...

It is important to use quotations in your essays as evidence for a point you are making. Use 'PQO' to remember the important steps you must adhere to when writing an essay. 

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Having to analyse an unseen passage or poem in an exam can be very daunting and it’s often tempting to panic when you first see what you’ve been given. The most important thing to do, however, is to stay ...