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What are some techniques I can employ within the exam setting, to answer English Language close reading questions?

Some personal tips I would give to a student during this setting, revolve around 1, good time management, and 2, having three different coloured highlighters, or pens. In terms of time management, I would al...
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Answered by Miranda G. • English tutor
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Name three literary devices, what they are, and give an example of each.

Metaphor: when something is described AS something else, otherwise unrelated, “He had a stormy expression”Alliteration: a series of words, close together, with the same consonant sound, “withering wicked wor...
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What role does Lady Macbeth play in her husband's actions? Is she always involved in Macbeth's decision making?

It could be argued that Lady Macbeth is the force and influencer behind Macbeths decision to kill Duncan. She is somewhat the puppeteer and he a mere puppet. Shakespeare alludes to this notion when he states...
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How does Arthur Miller present masculinity in A View from the Bridge

Miller conveys masculinity to be central to Eddie Carbone's character, pride, conflict and downfall. It is his own pride in the traditional masculine ideal of performing manual labour that creates conflict w...
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Answered by Robert L. • English tutor
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'School uniforms should be abolished'. Write a persuasive article that either agrees or disagrees with this statement.

I believe that school uniforms are outdated, unfashionable, uncomfortable, unaffordable and therefore completely unsuitable for schools today. They create problems for carers, teachers and students alike, so...
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Answered by Jody C. • English tutor
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