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Though it certainly can seem daunting at first, unseen poetry can be a great way of earning marks during your exam. Reading the poem twice is an excellent way to start, but do not worry if you do not unde...

Here are three possible starting points:

You might first consider what the character (let's call her 'Jane') actually says in the novel, whether there are any instances of reported speech...

Everything you do in English should be carried out in stages to ensure that you've done it all thoroughly. ​First, when analysing an image, you need to look at the colours. Dark colours tend to represent ...

The first thing to do, when approaching a Shakespearean text, is to become accustomed to the rhythm and intonation of verse - and the best way to do that is to speak it aloud. Speaking aloud brings att...

Showing an awareness of the context of a text will demonstrate that you have a grounded understanding of the text, and this is sure to impresss examiners.

Firstly, it is important to reme...