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How do I analyse poetry?

Start by reading it aloud (or in your head if in an exam) to get an idea of the rhythm and rhyme. There is a lot to say about both: rhyming patterns say a lot about the poem (e.g. ABBA/ ABAB tends to have a ...
EJ
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How do I work critical quotations into my answer?

Critical quotations should be used to strengthen the point or argument you are already making in your paragraph, but instead of simply restating what you are already saying it should add some nuance to your ...
FW
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Give one example of a theme in Animal Farm?

Most of the episodes can be related to the Russian Revolution, but the power of the book is not as a simple parody: it lies in Orwell's message about the seductive nature of power and the flaws of human natu...
HJ
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How can I make sure that my essay is relevant to the question?

First, you need to be sure of all of your learning objectives: this is what the examiner is going to be looking for, and if you tick all the boxes, then you're on the right track! Incorporate this into your ...
ZE
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How should i structure my paragraph when analysing texts

It is useful to follow the PEA paragraph structure when analysing writing. This stands for POINT, EVIDENCE, ANALYSIS. So, you would first clearly state the point you wish to make, quote the writer to give an...
DP
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