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English Literature
A Level

How to prepare for a closed-book exam

The idea of a closed-book exam can be pretty daunting, but not having a text to rely on doesn’t necessarily mean you can’t get the same quality out of an essay if you were to have the book right in front ...

HL
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How to I apply Marxism to literature?

A Marxist critics' concern with a literary text, will be to examine the narrative and character's ways of getting and keeping economic power is the motive behind all social and political activities, inclu...

TG
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How do I apply Psychoanalysis to literature?

A Psychoanalytic reading aims to better understand the inner workings of human behaviour by conceptualising meaning from everyday human experiences such as anxieties, trauma, sexuality, repression of the ...

TG
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How do I use critics in my essay?

To meet the marking criteria, a sustained use of critics is necessary to support the line of a student’s argument with reference to creditable sources to back their points. To further this for a more soph...

TG
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How can I ensure I have a strong argument running through my answer?

Examiners look for your essay to have a clear running argument throughout, and every point you make should be contributing obviously to your line of argument.

Use your introduction to set up your a...

LD
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