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Yes. Many students read the words but struggle to understand deeper meaning, identify themes, or analyze an author's techniques. A tutor can teach you strategies for active reading, help you ask better questions about texts, and show you how to support interpretations with specific evidence. This is especially helpful for AP Literature, honors English, or any class requiring literary analysis.

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