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English Literature
GCSE

How do I approach unseen poetry during an exam?

When you’re facing an unseen poem in an exam, the idea of reading, understanding and analysing it in such a short period of time can seem daunting. Before you even read the poem, it is useful to highlight...

IH
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Can you prepare for an unseen poem?

Students are often particularly concerned by unseen poems and the reason is obvious; you've spent months annotating your anthology booklets, drawing together comparisons and remembering a whole range of t...

OB
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How do I structure a good essay?

The best way to structure an essay is to start with a strong introduction which directly answers the essay question, therefore establishing your opinion at the start. This is important because it allows y...

HW
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How do you write a strong essay under timed conditions?

Preparation is key! Try to handwrite answers to as many practice questions as you can under timed conditions before the exam as possible, just to get used to writing quickly, and used to the time pressure...

LA
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How does Priestley present the character of Sheila in 'An Inspector Calls'?

Sheila Birling is arguably one of the strongest and most complex characters in 'An Inspector Calls', due to her depth of feeling, and the change that her character undergoes throughout the play.
At ...

AM
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