Exam Mode · English Literature

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Learn the essentials, test yourself immediately, then lock it in with a mini exam hit. Every topic card below is a full micro-lesson.

Focus block25 min
Recall sprint6 min
Exam hit8 min
Session progress0%

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Every topic covered in this subject, with time estimates.

Total ~140 mins

Shakespeare Set Text

Paper 1 · Both

28 min
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19th-century Novel

Paper 1 · Both

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Modern Texts (Drama or Prose)

Paper 2 · Both

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Poetry Anthology

Paper 2 · Both

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Unseen Poetry

Paper 2 · Both

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Focus topics (start here)

Each card is a full micro-lesson: learn → check → apply.

Focus 1

19th-century Novel

Paper 1 · Both

Full notes

Teach it

  • Plot and Structure

    Know the key plot points and turning moments.

  • Themes

    Identify big themes like justice, family, or class.

Key facts

  • Paper 1 novel question is 30 marks.
  • Focus on AO1 and AO2, with AO3 for context.
  • Use a range of references across the novel.
  • Write in complete paragraphs with clear topic sentences.

Key terms

context: Historical or social background linked to the text.
narrator: The voice telling the story.
setting: Where and when the story takes place.
character arc: How a character changes across the novel.

Quick check

How does the writer present social class in the novel?

30 marks · Paper 1

Focus 2

Modern Texts (Drama or Prose)

Paper 2 · Both

Full notes

Teach it

  • Character and Conflict

    Track character change and key turning points.

  • Themes and Messages

    Identify major themes and how they develop.

Key facts

  • Modern text question is 34 marks including SPaG.
  • AO1 and AO2 are assessed, with AO3 if relevant.
  • Keep focus on the whole text and the question.
  • Balance plot coverage with close analysis.

Key terms

turning point: A key moment that changes the direction of events.
theme: A big idea explored throughout the text.
structure: How the text is organised.
genre: The category of text, such as drama or novel.

Quick check

How does the writer present a key relationship in the text?

34 marks · Paper 2

Focus 3

Poetry Anthology

Paper 2 · Both

Full notes

Teach it

  • Comparison

    Compare ideas, methods, and tone.

  • Poetic Methods

    Comment on form, structure, and sound.

Key facts

  • Poetry comparison is 30 marks.
  • Use the named poem and one poem of your choice.
  • Cover language, form, and structure.
  • Keep comparisons balanced across both poems.

Key terms

enjambment: A line running on without punctuation.
caesura: A pause in a line, often shown by punctuation.
form: The overall shape of a poem, such as sonnet.
rhyme scheme: The pattern of rhyming lines in a poem.

Quick check

Compare how the poets present conflict.

30 marks · Paper 2

Recap prompts

6 min

Say each prompt out loud. If you can’t, revisit the focus card.

  • Explain Shakespeare Set Text in three bullet points without notes.
  • Explain Unseen Poetry in three bullet points without notes.

Session checklist

1. Read the focus cards and answer the quick checks.
2. Complete the recap prompts without looking.
3. Finish one flashcard sprint or paper question.

Progress: 0/5 topics completed.

Examiner cue

Integrate context into your explanation of quotes.

Full exam technique

Flashcard sprint

25 cards across 5 decks.

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Stretch topics

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  • Shakespeare Set TextOpen
  • Unseen PoetryOpen