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English Literature
A Level

How do I analyse the form and structure of a poem?

The form and structure is a critical aspect of any poem, but one which students typically find hard to analyse in a way which is relevant to the question asked. However to ignore this aspect of poetry in ...

LS
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How do I use context in an English Literature essay?

For English Literature exams and coursework, some exam boards may include incorporation of context in their marking criteria. This is certainly the case at A Level, and perhaps to a lesser extent at GCSE....

DA
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'Typically, texts about husbands and wives present marriage from a male point of view.' In light of this view, discuss how Shakespeare presents the relationship between Othello and Desdemona in 'Othello'.

This exam question is asking you to take a general statement and apply it to the text you have studied. It's also an opportunity to show your close reading skills and pick out interesting linguistic and s...

HK
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Explore the ways in which Yeats presents his journey in ‘Sailing to Byzantium’

Yeats wrote of Byzantium, “I symbolise the search for the spiritual life by a journey to that city”[1], and indeed, his poem reflects this quest for some form of religion. From a foundation in Christianit...

HK
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How do you plan an essay that effectively answers the question?

First, read the question carefully a couple of times, and underline the key words. Think of a couple of synonyms for these that you can use later on to stop your essay from becoming too repetative. Come u...

EC
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