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What should I focus on when analysing the use of symbolism and imagery in W.B Yeats's 'Wild Swans at Coole'?

When analysing the use of symbolism in a poem, you should search for a central motif, the meaning of which seems to bear more weight that what may be literally construed upon first reading. In the case of 'W...
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Answered by Timothy M. English tutor
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I am struggling with English: Language & Literature (HL) Paper 2. When I write practice papers, I never know how to structure my work to include the criterion A) knowledge of texts and contexts.

Paper 2 is among the most challenging Lang & Lit assignments, but don’t worry, with enough practice and a clear structure in your head, the 2-hour exam can be about you ‘filling in the blanks’. First of ...
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Answered by Adam P. English tutor
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How should you structure an unseen commentary?

There are three main ways to structure an unseen commentary: chronologically, technically and thematically, but I would argue that the latter is the most useful. First read the passage at least twice before ...
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Compare the presentation and functions of the openings of two plays you have studied.

Both the openings of Tennessee Williams’ A Streetcar Named Desire (1947) and Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman (1949) are effective in providing details regarding their plays’ settings and character intent...
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Answered by Lucy A. English tutor
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What is the best way to structure paper 1?

To meet criterion C, a logical structure is necessary. I personally found the most effective way to structure paper 1 was to organise each paragraph by idea/theme, such as mood, structure or, stylistic featu...
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Answered by Anneleen D. English tutor
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