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What is the effect of the refrain in Tennyson's 'The Lady of Shalott'?

First of all, a refrain is a repeated line in a poem, usually at the end. To identify the effect of the refrain in this poem, we must identify the refrain: 'the Lady of Shalott'. There are two effects of thi...
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How should I approach an unseen poetry question in AQA English Literature GCSE?

For the first question: "In ‘Poem ABC’, how does the poet present XYZ?"The key word in this question is 'how' - this means you should focus on the methods the poet uses. Read the poem through and t...
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How do I choose a question in the exam?

First of all you need to break down the wording of each question and find key words (e.g. in a question asking to discuss the 'unsayable' this is the key word that needs to be addressed) and pick out the one...
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How do I plan a a persuasive response to English Language Paper 2 Question 5 (AQA)?

The first thing you need to do is read the question. For example: ‘Homework has no value. Some students get it done for them; some don’t do it at all. Students should be relaxing in their free time.’ Write a...
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How does Blake's 'London' express ideas of oppression and authority?

Blake's London expresses ideas of oppression through a variety of means. Structurally, the poem's rigid rhyme scheme of ABAB, in tandem with the fixed structure of four quatrains, reflects how London constri...
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