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How do I use different interpretations in my essays (AO5)?

OCR A Level English Literature is marked according to five assessment objectives. The last of these is AO5 which requires you to explore your texts by using different interpretations. This is required for mo...
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How do I write an essay to get full marks?

Answer the question: First you need to identify what the question is really asking - is it asking you to compare texts, analyse an unseen extract, or argue 'to what extent' a proposed statement is true? This...
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'Gothic writing is characterised by a fascination with death.' Consider how far you agree with this statement by comparing Dracula with at least one other text prescribed for this topic.

I would always advise to plan before writing the essay to outline what you want to say and how you're going to structure it so that you remain focused on the question when writing. This plan does not need to...
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Explore how second-wave feminism is presented in 'The Handmaid's Tale' by Margaret Atwood

Second-wave feminism began in the 1960s with a theme of advocating sexual liberty and gender equality outside suffrage, which had been achieved in some countries due to the efforts of first-wave feminist cam...
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How do I structure my paragraphs for an essay about a play?

The structure for a drama essay is similar to a normal prose essay, however with the addition of critics' interpretations. For instance, you would use the same Point, Quotation, Analysis idea but after your ...
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