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How do I go about analysing a poem?

I like to think of the process like a Russian doll, there are lots of steps to the process just as there are dolls within the one big doll. Start with the overall message, give it a read through- it often...

AL
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How to I use critics in my essays?

One of the main feature which differentiates between GCSE and A-level English Literature, is that at A-level you're expected to integrate literary criticism into your work. You might find this strange and...

FS
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How should I approach unseen poetry?

Unseen texts, whether it be prose or poetry, can come across as daunting at times, as without the security of a teacher to help you many may feel as if they're having to handle it alone- however do not le...

FS
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How do I approach a 'close reading' of a text, using Form, Structure and Language?

One of the things which is great about English literature is there is a pretty high degree of subjectivity. Of course, this doesn’t mean you can write whatever you want and expect to get marks (unfortunat...

GR
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How would you structure an essay for a Paper 2 comparative question on two or more texts?

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NC
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