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To what extent do you agree with the view that writers in the gothic tradition present the boundaries between good and evil as blurred?

This question relates to the gothic ambiguity between good and evil, which is associated with the unknown and the liminal status and experience of various characters. Arguably, the boundaries between good...

LP
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What is imagery and what effects can be made in any given text?

Imagery can be:

  • Metaphor
  • Similes
  • Personification
  • Figurative language

Writer's use imagery to create dramatic effect, which is ...

MH
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What does 'enjambment' mean?

Enjambment is a specific poetic technique where a line isn't end-stopped and continues on into the next (it can also occur from one stanza into the next). It often results in emphasis of the last word of ...

EW
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How does Steinbeck use Crook's character in Of Mice and Men to highlight racial discrimination in America.

Crook lives in a barn seperate from the others. This physical seperation signifies the effect of racial discrimination in America - Crook is marginalised in society as a result of his race. His crooked ba...

ES
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Discuss two ways that JB Priestley creates a sense of foreshadowing in the first act of 'An Inspector Calls'.

In 'An Inspector Calls', JB Priestley uses many literary techniques to create a tense atmosphere that foreshadows the events that occur later in the play. Firstly, Priestley uses the technique of dramatic...

CR
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