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How (on earth) am I supposed to analyse a poem? (GCSE/ A LEVEL)

First and foremost, it is very important that you don't panic! It can be incredibly intimidating being faced with a complex and cryptic piece of writing, and it can be very easy to give up when i...

LB
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How do I write a good essay introduction?

The introduction is your prime opportunity to vigorously demonstrate your understanding of the question you have been posed. A clear and concise, though deeply considered essay, needs to be firmly rooted ...

LB
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To what extent can Othello's ending be described as 'self inflicted'?

To get top marks in a question like this, when you are writing your paragraphs, you must include three things, which are; citing references from all across the book to show you've read all of it and no...

RN
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What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?

A simile is a figure of speech that refers to comparable phrases that are alike in some way (e.g. 'as black as coal'). Contrastingly, a metaphor is a figure of speech that is applied without being the ...

DO
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Using Context

Appropriate use of context is key in making your essay more two dimensional and mature. Context does not simply mean the historical background behind the text you're studying, but the literary environm...

AP
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