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What do you think the green light in the Great Gatsby symbolises?

Gatsby's green light is symbolic of his dream. This usually is tied with attaining Daisy, but can also be traced back to the green trees we see at the end of the book, which also shows how his dream is ti...

GB
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Why does punctuation matter in poetry?

Punctuation helps to establish rhythm in poetry. Its absence is often more important than its presence. A poet can use it to create a smooth flow of words or a jarring effect (e.g. using enjambment). This...

GS
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Refresher Question for A-Level: What is imagery and how is it used in a text?

Imagery is used to create a picture in somebody’s mind and make an idea more vivid. It tends to be aided by figurative language, because when we just use plain or literal language it might not be powerful...

EG
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How does Juliet change over the course of the play? (Romeo & Juliet) Edexcel Board IGCSE

This isn't the word-for-word answer to my question as that would have to be a whole essay, but here is the reading of Juliet I'd encourage and I'm happy to discuss the whole essay and its rubric during th...

CT
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How do I structure a good introduction?

I've foung the best way to structure an introduction is to use the (upside down) pyramid method. You open with a broad statement that links to the general topic you'll be covering, followed by a more poin...

TM
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