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English Literature
A Level

How do you approach the unseen poetry question on paper 2?

I would say logically and with plenty of practice beforehand. I would start by reading the poem through at least twice, then on the thirs time take three different coloured highlighters - one for ...

GB
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Starting with this conversation (Act 1, Scene 2), explain how far you think Shakespeare presents Lord Capulet as a good father

Generally speaking I find a spider diagram the easiest way to work through an exam question, although a linear plan can be equally effective too. It is very important to hit all of the Assessment Objectiv...

HM
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How do I revise for this subject?

You have to remember that English literature is about argument and interpretation. Read a text thoroughly, write down the main themes you find, the quotes you feel are important and characters you find in...

RV
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How do I recognise a sonnet?

A sonnet is a poem which consists of 14 linesand is typically written in iambic pentameter with a consistent rhyme scheme of A/B/A/B // C/D/C/D // E/F/E/F // G/...

LC
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How do I approach the question, “To what extent do you agree with the view that the humans in Frankenstein are more monstrous than the 'monster'?”

Whilst they can initially seem confusing, questions beginning with ‘To what extent’ simply require you to express your own viewpoint, backed up with substantial evidence from the text. This type of questi...

LJ
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