Exam practice
GCSE English literature: using past papers effectively
Boost your confidence for the English literature exam with expert guidance, tailored tips and key revision strategies.

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Poetry
Poet Testament is joined by special guests to compare poems, and give top tips for writing about poetry in your exam.

Macbeth
Macbeth by William Shakespeare tells the story of one man's violent rise to a position of power as king of his country and of his even more violent downfall.

Jane Eyre
Jane Eyre is a novel written by Charlotte Brontë in 1847. The novel follows the story of Jane, as she battles through life's struggles.

An Inspector Calls
An Inspector Calls by J B Priestley centres on Inspector Goole’s interrogation of the Birling family, following the death of a young girl called Eva Smith.

Romeo and Juliet
Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet tells the tale of a young man and woman, who fall in love but are destined for tragedy due to their warring families.

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Poetry
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Revision resources
How to revise for your English literature exams
Get ready for the GCSE English literature exams with these interactive resources from BBC Bitesize.

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