Exposure by Wilfred Owen and Charge of the Light Brigade by Alfred Lord Tennyson are two tricky poems...
GCSE English Language Revision: How to explain language and structure points
Students are often confident identifying techniques, but less confident speaking about their effects...
GCSE Poetry Comparison: “Flag” by John Agard and “In Flanders Fields” by John McCrae
Analysing unseen poetry is a vital skill for GCSE English Literature – no matter which exam board you’re studying with...
Compare Cousin Kate by Christina Rosetti and Poison Tree by William Blake (Edexcel GCSE)
A sample GCSE essay demonstrating a comparison between "Cousin Kate" by Christina Rosetti and "Poison Tree" by William Blake...
An essay analysis of “Partition” and “What were They Like” (OCR)
Not to fear – poetry is one of the simplest, most beautiful ways for authors to express meaning, and also – some of the shortest pieces you’ll have to analyse (hooray).
Revising Lord of the Flies: Key Quotes and Themes
Most English Literature exams follow the same pattern of asking students to analyse a specific set passage from a text...
Storm on the Island and The Prelude: GCSE Poem Analysis
The theme of nature, and our societal and personal battles with the natural environment, forms a key part of...
What’s the difference between themes, motifs and symbols?
Themes, motifs and symbols are all commonly discussed in English lessons – but students are often left confused on the exact definitions...
Revising Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde: Key Quotes and Themes
When revising any texts for GCSE English Literature, making sure that you are confident with the overall narrative is the first place to start...
Focus on: English Grammar Terminology
In the UK schooling system, whether at 11+, 13+, GCSE or A Level – formal grammar does play a large part of studies...
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