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What makes the difference between a "good" exam essay and an "excellent" one?

In both AS and A2 papers, a good exam essay will be characterised by a competent understanding of the key points in the chosen texts, as well as a good overall answer to the question. The

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How do I make my essay standout?

Making your essay a brilliant one as opposed to a good one is one of the ways you can assure that your essay gets the extra few marks to take your grade to the next level. Luckily in English Literature...

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How can I include critics in my essays?

It's important to remember that an examiner is much more interested in what you think rather than what a critic has already said. So don't just write down a critical opinion or quote without expanding on ...

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How important is context in my A Level essay?

Ponits are allocated in all mark schemes for contextual discussion of the text/texts. This can often mean a whole grade difference if context is used effectively, as well as enriching and polishing an ...

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How do I study for a closed book examination at A Level?

The aim of the game with a closed book examination is to test your memory, knowledge and understanding of a text, things you should have built upon in class over the year. However, the thought of having t...

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