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Writing a perfect essay question.

The key to a good essay is planning ahead. Firstly look at the question and form the answer by putting down the main points, which will then become your paragraphs. Never put down more than 4 main points bec...
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How do I begin to analyse a poem?

When looking at a poem for the first time it is important to make a note of a number of structural and linguistic points. Firstly, you may wish to look at the structure which can involve identifying the numb...
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What is a good way to remember information for GCSE English Literature?

Remembering all the correct information for English Literature is tough, especially when you have so many other GCSE subjects to remember things for too. So, a good method which always works for me is using ...
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How do I ensure that I have completed a GCSE English Literature essay to a high standard?

Firstly, you should ensure that you have completely understood what the question is asking you to do; a good way to check this is by highlighting the key words of the question, drawing arrows from the key wo...
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How (on earth) am I supposed to analyse a poem? (GCSE/ A LEVEL)

First and foremost, it is very important that you don't panic ! It can be incredibly intimidating being faced with a complex and cryptic piece of writing, and it can be very easy to give up when it seems inp...
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