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How do I make sure my essays are always structured well?

There are three ingredients you need when writing and structuring any English lit essay:

Introduction 

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Conclusion

In every essay you need an introduction to your essay, usu...

Answered by Tamsin H. English tutor
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Explore Shakespeare’s presentation of family in King Lear. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextual factors and ideas from your critical reading.

Shakespeare illustrates that at the beginning of the play, Lear’s views on how family love is expressed and measured is corrupt as his two insincere daughters are rewarded while his most loving and most l...

Answered by Bethan S. English tutor
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How do you write an English Literature A level essay?

This was one of the first questions I asked myself when embarking on the big jump from GCSE to A-level and the answer is by looking at the marking criteria. Unlike GCSE, the English Literature mark scheme...

Answered by Sai H. English tutor
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How do I spot literary techniques in poetry?

Firstly, I would recommend reading the piece of poetry out loud to yourself and ask yourself the following questions; are there any lines or phrases that stand out to you? Are there any phrases or words t...

Answered by Kate O. English tutor
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How do I analyse and answer questions on unseen poetry?

Before You Start Writing

It can be daunting to have to critically analyse a poem you've never seen before, especially if you're under exam conditions. It is important however that you do ...

Answered by Thomas H. English tutor
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