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How do I analyse unseen poetry in a timed exam?

Analysing a poem you have never seen before can be quite a daunting task and you may struggle with knowing where to begin or deciphering what the poem really means. Below is a helpful acronym you can use ...

Answered by Liberty R. English Literature tutor
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How does Williams portray the themes of masculinity and femininity in ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’?

The themes of masculinity and femininity can be seen to clash and conflict in William’s contemporary play ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’. The character of Stanley is presented as the alpha male of th...

Answered by Sarah F. English Literature tutor
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How do I use different interpretations in my essays (AO5)?

OCR A Level English Literature is marked according to five assessment objectives. The last of these is AO5 which requires you to explore your texts by using different interpretations. This is required for...

Answered by Sam W. English Literature tutor
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How do I write an essay to get full marks?

Answer the question: First you need to identify what the question is really asking - is it asking you to compare texts, analyse an unseen extract, or argue 'to what extent' a proposed statement is true? T...

Answered by Kate M. English Literature tutor
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'Gothic writing is characterised by a fascination with death.' Consider how far you agree with this statement by comparing Dracula with at least one other text prescribed for this topic.

I would always advise to plan before writing the essay to outline what you want to say and how you're going to structure it so that you remain focused on the question when writing. This plan does not need...

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