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How should I approach the unseen poem question in the exam?

Start by reading the poem carefully to yourself at least three times. It can be helpful to try to sum up what the poem is about in a simple sentence for yourself, to make sure you’re clear on this – e.g. ‘th...
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Compare and contrast Barker and Sheriff’s presentation of the psychological effects of war within Regeneration and Journey’s End.

The psychological effects of war are amplified using alternative methods for escapism within Journey's End and Regeneration. Barker and Sherriff both take alternate routes to present how some men dealt with ...
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Starting with this speech, explain how far you think Shakespeare presents Lady Macbeth as a powerful women.

Shakespeare uses imperatives to suggest Lady Macbeth is powerful. "Come, thick night, And pall thee in the dunnest smoke of hell" the imperative "come" is persuasive and as a result may s...
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How should I learn quotations for a closed book exam?

There are two great ways to memorise quotations. The first is using spider diagrams. Make a different spider diagram for each theme that the piece of work covers, and then colour-code the quotes you want to ...
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How do I structure a response to an unseen literary extract?

Introduction:Outline the action that occurs in the extractFormulate a thesis statement Signpost how you will argue the thesis statementParagraph template:-What does the author draw attention to? eg. theme of...
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