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How can I revise for my English Literature exam?

Revising for an English exam can be daunting with so many different poems and texts to choose from! However, it can be useful to revise key themes and ideas across texts, rather than focus on learning ...

EM
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How do I answer a comparative literature question?

For a comparative literature question, there are different ways of organising your response into paragraphs. The thematic approach is a good way to go: comparing the texts theme by theme. For example, if ...

EL
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How would I do a close reading?

A close reading involves an engaged and focused discussion of form, meter, language, style and themes. This includes recognising where the writer has used techniques such as metaphors, alliteration or ...

DK
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How do I revise for my English exam?

English exams can seem impossible to revise for, but that isn't the case. English exams can actually be the most fun to revise because it's less about remembering tonnes of specific facts and more abou...

EP
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What's the best way to memorise quotes for a closed-book exam?

Learning quotes for a closed-book exam can seem like a very daunting task, especially when you've studied a text in detail for an entire year. But it is an essential task as examiners are looking for g...

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