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How many pages should I write in my exam essay?

The amount of pages you should write in your exam can never be given a definite answer. This is becuase it depends on many factors, such as your hand writing and the speed at which you can write. Instead of ...
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Answered by Katie C. • English tutor
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How do I respond to a Shakespeare extract?

Read the question carefully. Don't be afraid to underline keywords in the question. Often exam papers will ask you to write about themes like love, confusion, war and greed. If you see a big scary-sounding n...
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Answered by James C. • English tutor
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How should I read a poem?

My first suggestion is to read the poem out loud. I can remember being terrified of poetry when I was studying at GCSE. Why does a poem feel less accessible than a novel? Lets take a look at Simon Armitage's...
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Answered by Georgia A. • English tutor
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How do I plan an essay to get the maximum number of marks possible?

Firstly, read the question given very carefully; highlight the key words within the question - key characters, themes, and elements the examiner wants you to look for. Then, read the extract, again, very car...
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Answered by Eleanor H. • English tutor
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I don’t understand poetry! How do I go about analysing a poem?

First of all- don’t be intimidated by poetry! Think about it as nothing more than a set of words arranged in a specific order. It’s down to us to add some meaning to that order. It’s like a puzzle and you ha...
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Answered by Alice B. • English tutor
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