How to revise A-level english literature?

Hi guys,
Does anyone have any advice for how to revise for A-level English literature?
especially for the comparison essays?

Reply 1

lili.matt881

I got a B for English lit and the best thing I did was practice essay questions, active recall is one of the best methods of revision, so I suggest finding some essay questions, time yourself and practice! My English lit teacher was kind enough to mark the extras as well! I also recommend flash cards, put important quotes on there and practice!!

Reply 2

Matilda Clarke

Original post

by ria777

Hi guys,
Does anyone have any advice for how to revise for A-level English literature?
especially for the comparison essays?

Hi!

My greatest piece of advice is to know your texts inside out as well as context. The biggest issue people have I find is that they don’t read the texts once they’ve finished studying them - even if its a summary video make sure you keep the plot fresh.

For the essay, my greatest advice is:

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for the them it’s asking, before even writing, just think of some statements for each text, that’s basically what your topic sentence is, a statement you expand in your essay

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Make sure to pick the ‘right’ quotes = so relevant quotes you can link context into, as well as possible alternative interpretations and different ways of reading

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Make sure you can actually compare the theme - my biggest piece of advice is to have perhaps a similarity, but them talk about the different ways each portrays it