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Examine the loss of hope and control in “Out of the Blue” by Simon Armitage

Armitage’s Poem “Out of the Blue” is written from the perspective of a victim of the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Centre in 2001. Two key themes within the poem are a loss of hope, and loss of control, bo...
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Answered by Lois P. English tutor
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How do I write a good essay?

Writing a successful essay can be difficult at first, especially in exam conditions. It is often easy to stray from the asked question so it is important to remember, even if what you are writing is complete...
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What are enjambement and caesura? Why are they important/what are their effects?

They are different techniques usually used in poetry. Enjambement is run-on lines, that is, lines that do not have punctuation at the end but flow on immediately to the next line. It links ideas together and...
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Answered by Maryann P. English tutor
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What literary techniques does the author use to convey the atmosphere of the scene in the extract?

One literary technique employed by the writer is the use of pathetic fallacy. The description of torrential rain helps to set the mood of something scary and ominous. It foreshadows that something terrifying...
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Answered by Ibijoke F. English tutor
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How do I write a good structural analysis?

This questions requires you to provide examples of how the writer uses structural techniques to build and shift focus throughout the journey of the piece. Thus it lends itself to an answer presented chronolo...
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Answered by Amania S. English tutor
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