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How does Roy tell the story in Chapter 9? (taken from the 2015 AQA English Literature A Level paper, regarding "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy)

What is particularly striking in Chapter 9 of "The God of Small Things" is Arundhati Roy’s narrative technique. She tells the story by merging several different, discernible voices, providing th...

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Answered by Rini J. English tutor
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I'm not allowed to bring books into exams, how do I learn them off by heart?

First thing to say is: don't panic. This does't mean that you have to know the whole text off my heart. In fact, if you did, the chances are that you wouldn't use quotes concisely enough to make your argu...

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Answered by Jemima H. English tutor
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What purpose should an introduction serve?

It is necessary to give an overview of your argument. It should be possible to copy and paste this introduction into the position of the conclusion. The aim of the essay is not to take the examiner on a r...

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How do I approach structuring and planning an essay? For example, how do I answer- 'The education of Miranda and Ferdinand is at the heart of The Tempest' Evaluate this view.

In an exam, having 5-10 minutes to plan an essay can seem daunting! This question in particular at first glance can seem overwhelming. It may seem like there’s not an explicit theme being addressed, and t...

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Answered by Tania C. English tutor
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'In 'Frankenstein' the Monster is not a villain, but a victim.' Discuss.

Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein' (1818) deals with the transgression of bodily and scientific limitations, and portrays the disastrous consequences of doing so. The Monster is, both within the world of the n...

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Answered by Laura B. English tutor
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