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How do you do well in an AQA GCSE English Literature exam?

First thing’s first, let’s take a look at the AQA mark scheme, because that is what your marker will be following when they get your completed paper. The first thing they talk about in their mark scheme i...

RM
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How should I approach the essay question in the exam?

The best way to approach the essay question in the exam is to have a more or less set structure in your mind before you go in which you can adapt to the question you choose to answer. Not only will this s...

TM
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How should I weave context into my answer?

Context is a contentious topic when writing an essay. It can be difficult to determine what is too much, what is too little, and what is relevant to your question. It should treated as a supplement - some...

SM
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I'm having trouble starting off this essay- how do I go about it?

Ok, first of all make sure you fully understand the question. Highlight key words, for example knowing if the question is asking you to 'explain', 'describe', 'analyse', or 'compare' two different scenes,...

ES
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How do you integrate contextual information into your analysis of a text?

You should see context as the foundation of any piece of literature, rather than an assessment objective that you need to fulfil. It is common to force a connection between an analysis of literature and a...

AB
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