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How can I stop 'feature spotting' in an exam?

'Feature spotting' is a term that teachers often throw around in classrooms, and sometimes never fully explain. This can lead students feeling confused and frustrated.

This was a problem that ...

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How do I revise for an English exam?

Trying to revise for an English exam can always seem like a daunting task. Though with other subjects it can feel obvious to know what to learn and easy to tell whether you’re ready for the exam or no...

CG
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How do I write a good essay for my English Literature GCSE?

Essay writing, for coursework but especially for exams, can seem stressful, but there are some simple steps to writing good essay answers every time.

Here are some of my top tips:

1. A...

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What are the essential components for a well-structured English (literature) essay?

There are overarching essential components for an English essay whether you are dealing with poetry or prose. A strong essay will state the intentions of the essay from the introduction, and continue/deve...

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How do I write a poetry comparison essay?

The most important part of any English essay is the planning: you need to make sure that you know what you are writing about before you start. With a poetry co...

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