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How would a piece of gothic literature create a sense of foreboding?

Foreboding in literature can be created in many ways. One instance that is common, and students should be careful not to miss, is the use of a 'semantic field' of words or imagery. By repeatedly using, fo...

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Answered by Charlie W. English tutor
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What is figurative language?

Figurative language is when language is used to describe something that is different from its literal interpretation. When literal language is used, a writer is simply stating something as it is. Where as...

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Answered by Eleanor F. English tutor
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How is nature presented in Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth’?

Think about the natural landscapes we see in 'Macbeth'. How do the witches make their spells? Is there a particular significance to the ingredients? It might be a good idea to introduce your essay by talk...

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Answered by Emily D. English tutor
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'How does the writer use language here to convey Mr Fisher's views on books and stories of the past in this extract from Joanne Harris' short story Jigs and Reels?'?'

The writer uses animal imagery whilst lamenting the profoundly positive impact books and stories have had on his life. He says the stories 'ran like gazelles and pounced like tigers'. The writer's use of ...

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Answered by Dorrie T. English tutor
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GCSE English Language Paper 1, Question 5: Student presented with a picture of a lake. Question: Describe a journey inspired by this picture

If working on a question like this I would encourage and push a student in a number of specific directions. What the question wants is a detailed, engaging description of a particular place, with a person...

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Answered by Marco Y. English tutor
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