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How do I plan for essays in an exam?

One of the most common things your teachers will say to you in preparing for your English Literature exam is to make sure you write a plan. Personally I always used to ignore this advice because I thought...

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How do I chose my texts for a comparative essay?

Depending on your exam board, you may be asked to compare different texts you study either in an exam or in your coursework. The first, and most important, thing to consider before starting your compariso...

SH
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How do I write a good essay under timed conditions?

Firstly, practice practice practice! The more essays you practice writing to the time constraints of your exam, the more of an idea you'll have as to how much you should be aiming to writ...

CB
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What are good tips for learning a lot about key characters?

If you have read and understood the text you are studying, you will be able to identify key scenes/chapters with that character present. Once you have identified those key scenes, which should be made ...

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How can I memorise criticisms if I don't know the exam question?

At first, this seems like something hard to do. However, when you think about it, you realise it's just the same as knowing which quotes to memorise in a closed book exam.

The easiest way...

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