Discuss the following passage from act 5 scene 1, exploring Shakespeare's use of language and dramatic effect

The first thing to do when approaching an extract question is to ascertain exactly where this scene lies in the overall play. This will give you a fundamental groundwork for understanding the extract generally and will also allow you to refer to other parts of the play, which is impressive.The second things to read through the extract first and then read through it another time. This time make sure to highlight any significant structural and linguistic techniques that you can identify.After you have highlighted the key parts, I would recommend jotting down your observations from the relevant annotation and putting this into a brief plan.This will ensure your argument is cohesive and structured.This initial process is essential for an effective essay and should only take around ten minutes.Now you are ready to start writing the essay. Firstly outline your argument in the introduction in a concise and eloquent manner. Include relevant information about Prospero and Ariel's relationship and also any wider contextual information from the play. Now start writing the main body and structure this in a chronological way, meaning each point should parallel with its position in the extract.Read through your answer again to ensure clarity and that you have maintained your argument.

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