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How should I approach material that I haven't seen before in an exam?

Firstly, it is important to be familiar with the mark scheme in assuring that you know exactly what is expected of you during this examination. It would also be good to establish where you fit within this...

CL
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How do I improve my essay marks when analysing a text?

Firstly, it is important to remember the key terms of the question. It may be helpful to highlight or underline them when reading the question for the first time. You should make sure to focus on all the ...

RK
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How should I approach unseen poems in exam questions?

I find it helpful to start with the 'big picture', and then slowly zoom in until your studying the language at a micro level. Here are some things you could look at as you zoom in: What is the context of ...

TD
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Explore the figure of the male and/or female in D.H. Lawrence's 'Sons and Lovers'

Sons and Lovers is placed in a rural setting, thus evoking a great deal of description of the natural world. The natural world encompasses the characters of the novel, and often the environment r...

AS
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How are women portrayed in 'Of Mice and Men'?

There is just one significant female character in the play: Curley's wife. Notably, she is never referred to by name, only in relation to her husband, like an object. Curley's wife is not necessarily like...

SS
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