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How should I plan an essay in an exam?

Taking 5 minutes to write a plan gives you the best possible chance of writing a good essay. It may seem tempting to go straight into writing given the time pressure but this does more harm than good, as you...
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Answered by Gemma H. • English tutor
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In ‘To a Daughter Leaving Home’, how does the poet present the speaker’s feelings about her daughter?

In ' To a daughter leaving home', the speaker reminisces about teaching his daughter how to ride the bicycle. At the start, the speaker feels worried that his daughter may get hurt, then surprised as his dau...
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Answered by Angela C. • English tutor
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What sort of features should I look out for when analysing a text?

When analysing a text, there are some good features to look out for in order to make sure that you are spotting any implicit meanings. Features such as similes and metaphors are great to look out for, as the...
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Answered by Katie G. • English tutor
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Whats a useful tool for analysing the speaker of a text?

One nifty way of approaching this board topic is by focusing on how the speaker narrates by examining their writing style. An interesting line of enquiry is asking yourself: are the sentences they use simple...
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Answered by Charlotte D. • English tutor
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In both ‘Poem for My Sister’ and ‘To a Daughter Leaving Home’ the speakers describe feelings about watching someone they love grow up. What are the similarities and/or differences between the ways the poets present those feelings?

https://filestore.aqa.org.uk/resources/english/AQA-87022-SQP.PDF - the sample paper where both poems can be found. In both ‘To a Daughter Leaving Home’ and ‘Poem for My Sister’, the poets express fear and an...
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Answered by Niamh M. • English tutor
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