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The first thing to do, when approaching a Shakespearean text, is to become accustomed to the rhythm and intonation of verse - and the best way to do that is to speak it aloud. Speaking aloud brings attention...

Showing an awareness of the context of a text will demonstrate that you have a grounded understanding of the text, and this is sure to impresss examiners. Firstly, it is important to rememeber that it is an ...

What is Genre? Genre is a term which gets taken for granted in English literature. Its most basic definition is that it is the type, style, theme or tone of a piece of literature. Drama, novels and poetry ca...

You have to learn how to analyse language techniques (such as word-choice, metaphor and simile) as effectively as possible and then frame your answers using the key words from the question.

The Waste Land is a very complex poem, with a lot of allegories and hidden meaning. It can be daunting, especially due to its length. However, it is worth spending time on it to properly understand it. The p...