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Which quotes should I learn for my exam?

The key point is to learn quotes that will be useful. Sort your quotes into topics, where the topic heading is something that an exam question might ask about. Then work the other way, choosing a quote an...

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Answered by Tom A. English tutor
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"O most pernicious woman!" Discuss the presentation of women in 'Hamlet'.

There are two female characters in 'Hamlet': Gertrude, Hamlet's mother and Queen of Denmark, and Ophelia, Hamlet's would-be lover. The women themselves have relatively little stage-time, so they are mostl...

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Answered by Tom A. English tutor
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How should I approach an unseen poem in my exam?

Tackling an unseen poem under exam conditions can seem like a daunting task, but the key is to remain calm! First of all, take time to read the poem carefully, and note your initial response to the text. ...

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Answered by Zoe H. English tutor
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How should I effectively revise for seeing an unseen text?

The best way is to give yourself tasks which focus on the assessment objectives. Find anything you haven't read before and go through it, annotating any techniques you notice and making notes on any theme...

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Answered by Matthew T. English tutor
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Explore the significance of setting in Angela Carter's 'The Bloody Chamber'.

The setting of The Bloody Chamber bares way to a suitable 'atmosphere' for the exploration of the speaker's unconscious mind. The speaker moves away from the busy musical life of her home in Paris, to the...

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Answered by Olly F. English tutor
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