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What is juxtaposition?

Juxtaposition is the deliberate placing of two contrasting words or concepts next to each other, in order to create a stark comparison. It is very often done in writing in order to highlight their difference...
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Answered by Alastair F. • English tutor
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(Language paper) - ' How has the writer structured the text to convey his/her message to its readers'?

Firstly, read the question and highlight any topic words or sentences that allude to what exactly the examiner is asking of you. Once you have done that, analyse the insert paper provided, by highlighting an...
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Answered by Khatra M. • English tutor
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(Language paper) - ' How has the writer structured the text to convey his/her message to its readers'?)

Firstly, read the question and highlight any topic words or sentences that allude to what exactly the examiner is asking of you. Once you have done that, analyse the insert paper provided, by highlighting an...
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Answered by Khatra M. • English tutor
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What is enjambment as a poetic technique and how should I talk about it in an exam?

With poetry, I always write something with my students which I refer to as a 'poetry bible'. This is a long list of poetic techniques, with examples, and the effects they often have. Enjambment is when the m...
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Answered by Imogen S. • English tutor
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Explore how far Shelley presents the monster as an evil character. “The monster saw my determination in my face, and gnashed his teeth in the impotence of anger.”

We might like to consider what it means to be an evil character. One way Victor presents the monster as evil is to paint him as savage, incapable of compassion and ruled by his emotions, not his reason.1. Mo...
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Answered by Max G. • English tutor
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