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This final lesson brings together everything from the course to help you prepare for the GCSE English Literature exam on The Tempest. It covers common exam questions, essay planning, how to hit grades 7–9, common mistakes, and a quick-fire revision checklist.
The exam will ask you about a character, a theme, or a relationship, with reference to an extract and the play as a whole.
| Question Type | Example |
|---|---|
| Character | How does Shakespeare present Prospero as a powerful figure? |
| Character | How does Shakespeare present Caliban in The Tempest? |
| Theme | How does Shakespeare explore the theme of power in The Tempest? |
| Theme | How does Shakespeare present ideas about forgiveness in The Tempest? |
| Relationship | How does Shakespeare present the relationship between Prospero and Caliban? |
| Relationship | How does Shakespeare present the relationship between Prospero and Miranda? |
Examiner's tip: Notice that every question asks "How does Shakespeare..." — this means you must discuss Shakespeare's methods (language, structure, form, dramatic techniques), not just retell the plot.
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