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Analyse the theme of madness in Shakespeare's Hamlet

One of the central controversies surrounding the play Hamlet is as to whether the main character's madness is 'forced' or genuine. With this in mind there are a number of approaches to this question, all of ...
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Answered by Declan H. English tutor
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When analysing poetry, what is the difference between language, form and structure?

Language is the words that are used and what they do. For example, nouns, which name places, things or people, and verbs, which describe actions. Form is the type of text or poem. For example, the poem could...
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Answered by Claire R. English tutor
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How to write a brilliant piece of creative writing?

Whether you are looking for help with your coursework or exams, these simple tips will help you with your creative writing! Typically creative writing pieces fall under the categories of: - Narrative writing...
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Answered by Diva D. English tutor
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How would you approach a poetry essay?

It is absolutely imperative that you read the poem through first at least twice. I would suggest that you whisper it to yourself, even in exams, because poetry is a highly experiential literary form and this...
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Answered by Ben W. English tutor
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How would you approach unseen poetry?

Though it certainly can seem daunting at first, unseen poetry can be a great way of earning marks during your exam. Reading the poem twice is an excellent way to start, but do not worry if you do not underst...
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Answered by Juliet P. English tutor
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