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How would you approach unseen poetry?

Though it certainly can seem daunting at first, unseen poetry can be a great way of earning marks during your exam. Reading the poem twice is an excellent way to start, but do not worry if you do not unde...

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Answered by Juliet P. English tutor
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How do I talk about the presentation of a character in a novel?

Here are three possible starting points:

You might first consider what the character (let's call her 'Jane') actually says in the novel, whether there are any instances of reported speech...

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Answered by Ben H. English tutor
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How do I analyse an image in an exam?

Everything you do in English should be carried out in stages to ensure that you've done it all thoroughly. ​First, when analysing an image, you need to look at the colours. Dark colours tend to represent ...

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Answered by Jayde L. English tutor
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How do I analyse an unseen poem in the exam?

First of all - don't panic!

Read the poem through once.

Then read it again, underlining any parts that stick out to you. Think about whether you can spot any figures of spee...

HB
Answered by Hannah B. English tutor
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What is a metaphor, and why might it be used?

A metaphor is the literary technique used to compare one thing with another by saying that it is that thing. For example, Alfred Noyes's poem, 'The Highway Man', begins with three metaphors:

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Answered by Katriana J. English tutor
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