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How can I get a better grade in the exam?

Better grades at English literature A level can be attained by hitting all the criteria for marking. Usually this involves including context- when was the text written and what was happening at the time, ...

Answered by Jodie D. • English Literature tutor

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How many hours revision should I do between now and my exam? Can I have help coming up with a plan?

Let’s break this down. Let’s look at how much time you have before the exam and work out something manageable, because overwhelming yourself with too much revision can be counter productive.

Answered by Rose M. • English Literature tutor

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How should I approach the essay question in the exam?

The best way to approach the essay question in the exam is to have a more or less set structure in your mind before you go in which you can adapt to the question you choose to answer. Not only will this s...

Answered by Tara M. • English Literature tutor

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How should I weave context into my answer?

Context is a contentious topic when writing an essay. It can be difficult to determine what is too much, what is too little, and what is relevant to your question. It should treated as a supplement - some...

Answered by Sarah M. • English Literature tutor

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I'm having trouble starting off this essay- how do I go about it?

Ok, first of all make sure you fully understand the question. Highlight key words, for example knowing if the question is asking you to 'explain', 'describe', 'analyse', or 'compare' two different scenes,...

Answered by Emily S. • English Literature tutor

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