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What picture of Italian society is conveyed by Webster in the first two acts of 'The White Devil'?

It's really important to think about what key areas the examiner wants you to focus on. For example, you need to demonstrate detailed critical analysis of how language, form and the structure of the play ...

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How do I write an English Literature essay effectively?

Firstly, there are different types of essay. GCSE English Literature/Language essays will differ. Literature encourages you to write an argumentative essay. Key points to remember:

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In 'Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night', how does the poet present the speaker's feelings about his father?

Dylan Thomas’s poem is concerned with the rush of emotions his speaker encounters upon the realisation of his father’s imminent death. Indeed, it is from this liminal space – between life and death – that...

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What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?

Similes and metaphors are used by writers to describe and they compare how one thing is similar to another. For example, instead of saying ‘the boy had blue eyes’ a writer might compare the colou...

Answered by Sofiat K. • English Literature tutor

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How am I meant to learn all these quotes for my wider reading exam and how am I meant to hit every objective in the limited time?

This is a very good question, and one I think is a very important question to ask. If asked well, it could be the answer to everyone's problems. In the ‘Love Through the Ages’ paper, which is used in the...

Answered by Charles S. • English Literature tutor

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