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What is a good exam technique when the exam is highly time pressured?

Make sure that you keep an eye on the time, and plan out how long you're going to spend on each question in advance of the exam. Always start by taking a moment to think about your answers, and annotate the ...
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Answered by Jenny W. English tutor
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Discuss the role of women in 'An Inspector Calls'.

Introduction - Define key points e.g. Feminist readings of the play, introduce main characters and relationships e.g. Eva Green as victim of the patriarchal oppression that Mrs Birling and Sheila are also un...
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Answered by Kitty H. English tutor
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'Othello's downfall is not due to his jealousy, but his hubris'. Discuss with relation to the play as a whole.

Introduction - Define key words and introduce key quotations e.g. 'green eyed monster that doth mock the meat it feeds on', 'sweet Desdemon', 'I hate the Moor, and it is thought abroad that 'twixt my sheets ...
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Answered by Kitty H. English tutor
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How should I revise for my A Level English Exam, and develop my writing style?

A Level English is all about jumping through the hoops and hitting every assessment criteria. For example, AQA is split into 4 groups: AO1 - writing style and accuracy, AO2 - ability to identify literary tec...
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Answered by Grace G. English tutor
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What is the best method for poetry analysis and revision?

Analysing a poem is most importantly demonstrating how certain features and techniques serve to emphasise a poem's subject and themes. Make sure this is at the back of your mind throughout your analysis and ...
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Answered by Iona M. English tutor
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