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English Literature
A Level

What do I need to do to write an A* essay?

The key skill you need to display is an in-depth knowledge of the text. This means you should be able to back up every point you make with at least one quote from the text, and you should use AO2, 3 &...

CC
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How do I stop writing everything I know about a text in my answers?

You've heard it before but plan, plan, plan. Planning in an exam can always seem daunting - you panic about whether you're remembering texts correctly. One way to solve this is to plan as revision. This s...

EC
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How do I begin to learn all the texts on my course?

Break your work down so it is more manageable. One technique which often works for both visual and reading/writing learners is to make tables mapping out the poems, books and plays you are studying. Then ...

EC
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What makes a top-band A-Level answer?

Firstly remember that a brilliant A-Level English essay is not based on one correct answer, it is a well-supported point of view.

1.) CONTEXT - Context is absolutely key at A-Level, for my AQA A2 e...

RK
12794 Views

How do I write and structure a coherent, perceptive essay paragraph?

Personally, I find a straightforward approach more effective. I think it is very easy, especially in English based subjects, to ramble on unnecessarily and lose focus! I know this was something I used to ...

RP
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