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How to build a revision set for your A-Level English exam

Good A-Level English flashcards test understanding, not just recall. A card that asks for a quotation is useful, but a card that asks what the quotation reveals about a character's position is more useful in an essay.

Key quotations paired with the point they support in an essay
Literary and critical terms with a short example from your text
Themes and contextual links you can apply across two texts
Short answer quizzes for timed practice before mock exams

Example A-Level English flashcards on literary terms

What is enjambment?A line of verse that runs on into the next line without a pause at the line end, which can speed up or unsettle the reading.

What is dramatic irony?A situation where the audience knows something a character does not, which builds tension or highlights the character's mistake.

What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?A simile compares two things using 'like' or 'as', while a metaphor states that one thing is another.

What is a volta in a sonnet?A turn or shift in the argument or emotion of the poem, usually near the ninth line in a Petrarchan sonnet.

What is a bildungsroman?A novel that follows a young protagonist's moral and emotional growth from youth toward maturity.

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Built from your texts

Upload a PDF of your novel, a slide deck from class or a photo of annotated pages and get cards based on that material.

Spaced repetition

Cards come back at the intervals where you are most likely to forget them, so quotations and terms stick before the exam.

Quizzes and mind maps

Switch to multiple choice or short answer questions for timed practice, or map a theme across several texts.

How it works

Upload your material

Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes or a photo of your pages. Handwritten pages are read with text recognition.

Generate your cards

DeckOwl creates flashcards from the content, which you can review and edit before you start studying.

Study on a schedule

Work through the deck in the browser each day and let spaced repetition decide what comes up next.

Start with the set texts and the terms your board expects you to use, such as dramatic irony, enjambment or unreliable narration. Add the context behind each key quotation, then review cards in short daily sessions rather than one long cram before the exam.

Once the deck is built, mix in quizzes with short answer questions and check the explanations to see where your reasoning slipped.

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Frequently asked questions

How many flashcards should I make for an A-Level English text?

Aim for one card per key quotation, term or theme rather than one per page. Forty to eighty cards per set text is a practical range that most students can review regularly.

What should A-Level English flashcards test?

Focus on quotations with their context, literary terms with an example, and ideas you can apply in essays. Ask yourself why a quotation matters, not only what it says.

Can I export my A-Level English flashcards?

Export is a paid feature. The Plus plan includes PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export, and the free plan lets you study in the browser.

Is there a discount for students?

Students get 40% off with a school email. No credit card is needed to start on the free plan.

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