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How do I use quotes in my A Level English lit exam?

Quoting is very important in your English exam as the quotes are the evidence to the point you are making.  

There isn't a set 'required number' of quotes to use in an essay, but the usua...

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Answered by Katie W. English tutor
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What should I do with an essay question that's just a quotation?

Let's begin with an example.

"What immortal hand or eye, / Could frame thy fearful symmetry?"

Hypothetically, this question would be from an A2 examination on Will...

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Answered by Christian H. English tutor
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How do I approach classical/Shakespearean texts?

The first thing to do, when approaching a Shakespearean text, is to become accustomed to the rhythm and intonation of verse - and the best way to do that is to speak it aloud. Speaking aloud brings att...

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Answered by Emma M. English tutor
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How do I write about context without 'waffling'?

Showing an awareness of the context of a text will demonstrate that you have a grounded understanding of the text, and this is sure to impresss examiners.

Firstly, it is important to reme...

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Answered by Harriet M. English tutor
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What is Genre?

What is Genre?

Genre is a term which gets taken for granted in English literature. Its most basic definition is that it is the type, style, theme or tone of a piece...

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Answered by Jack M. English tutor
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