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In ‘To a Daughter Leaving Home’, how does the poet present the speaker’s feelings about her daughter? (24 marks, unseen poetry section C)

When approaching the unseen poetry task, it's important to write a clear, structured essay with relevant information about the authorial methods used. The student shouldn't panic about not being familiar wit...
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How can I write a good introduction

An introduction begins an essay in the most clear and concise way possible. It's important to immediately state what texts you'll be analysing and refer to any authors using their whole name the first time. ...
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What's the first thing I should do when responding to an exam question?

Firstly and most importantly, I would recommend reading the question carefully, making sure you understand it. If there is a passage that comes alongside it, do give yourself time to read carefully and see h...
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How do I sit an exam on a Shakespeare play that I don't even understand?

First of all - Shakespeare is written in old English, and there are some words he uses that no one understands - even the experts! So don't be too hard on yourself. But often what makes Shakespeare so hard i...
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"Jane Eyre is an example of an autonomous woman" To what extent do you agree or disagree? You should refer to the form, structure and language in your answer.

Jane Eyre can be referred to as a Bildungsroman; it follow the journey of character development and growth by Jane as she leaves home and finds her place in 19th century Britain. She is autonomous in the sen...
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