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How can I contextualise my essay?

Context can often add a lot to the reading of a text, be aware of the era the work you are analysing was/is written in, as this often impacts the way it is read. You can also think about how various schools ...
BS
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How can you show your in depth knowledge of a novel if the exam question is focused on only one specific chapter or theme?

This is one of the main difficulties I found when studying for my A Level English Literature exam, so I really understand any confusion about how to go about answering these types of questions.Demonstrating ...
NW
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How important are quotes in an essay? How do I go about learning/applying them?

Learning and implementing quotations are and always will be a necessary evil in academic writing. However, whether it be from the primary source or a secondary critic, they are invaluable in supporting and v...
JD
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How should I go about planning an English Essay?

First I would read the question which you have been given. Underline the key words and think about what the question is really asking you as many mistakes have been made for answering the wrong question or t...
MK
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How should I structure my Critical Essay?

You should always begin your Critical Essay with an introduction. This should refer to the question in your own words and prepare the reader for the argument that you are going to make in the following parag...
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