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How do I approach an unseen question in an exam situation?

Being presented with an unseen text in a timed exam can seem intimidating, but actually this question is an opportunity to boost your marks. This is the only situation when everyone taking the exam is in the...
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Answered by Ruby G. • English tutor
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how are audio and lighting effects important in a Streetcar named Desire?

A Streetcar Named Desire uses lighting and stage effects to exacerbate the drama onstage and to include the audience in the scene. the lighting changes according to both Blanche and Stnaley's moods showing t...
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Answered by DARCEY G. • English tutor
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“The Fool is more important to the play than he may at first seem.” By considering the dramatic presentation of The Fool in King Lear, evaluate this view.

Ryan argues that “The Fool furnishes a vital reflexive means of activating and monitoring our awareness of fundamental issues” within ‘King Lear’. Through the Fool’s shrewd comments and cynical paradoxes, he...
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Answered by Lauren V. • English tutor
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How should i approach an unseen poem for the best possible analysis?

Make sure that you read the poem at least three times to grasp the overall content and key themes present. By reading the poem this number of times you will improve your confidence with it and pick up on dif...
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Answered by Sydney L. • English tutor
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How do I structure my essay for an exam?

Before you start planning or even thinking about your answer, READ THE QUESTION a few times and RELAX. Highlight the key words in the question, which could be a theme, a character or a quote but also look at...
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Answered by Ellen M. • English tutor
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