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Discuss the use of the extended metaphor in Tony Harrison’s poem ‘Book Ends’.

In the poem Book Ends by Tony Harrison, the speaker’s mother has just died and he is sitting with his father as they try to decide which words should appear on her gravestone. Harrison uses the c...

GB
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I'm struggling with how to write an essay in an exam under pressure. Can you help?

In an exam, your time is very limited. You don't have time to make extremely sophisticated points or go off on a ramble. The most important thing is to identify which essay question you want to answer. In...

AC
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Explain how the author creates tension in the following extract from 'An Inspector Calls'.

The author, J B Priestley, creates a sense of tension in this extract from the play 'An Inspector Calls' in a number of different ways. First, the author creates a sense of pressure and anticipation by us...

EW
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How should I use a semicolon?

There are several ways to employ a semicolon but let's focus on just one. Semicolons are most commonly used to link two clauses together, e.g. Gregory ate all of the cheese; his siste...

NH
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What is the best way to structure an essay?

The key to writing a successful essay, whether in exams or coursework, is a really strong plan. I would advise a quick brainstorming session where you write down all your ideas, and then organise them in ...

GC
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