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How do I begin structuring a comparative essay between two texts?

The key to writing a successful comparison essay (or essay in general) is to make sure that you have planned out the mainframe of your essay before you begin writing. If you are not sure where to start then ...
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How should I analyse an unseen poem?

The most important thing to do when faced with an unseen poem is to not panic; so long as you pick all you can out of the poem, you will have done what you need to do. First, read the poem through completely...
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How might an essay effectively compare texts by different authors?

It can be easy to focus only on similarities when comparing two pieces of literature. However, it is always important to consider the factors which set the texts apart. For example: if the texts were written...
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Compare the language used in Sassoon's " 'They' " and Owen's "Dulce et Decorum Est" with reference to how these poems parody and challenge traditional jingoistic ideas about the value of war.

Reference could be made to the Bishop in Sassoon's poem disregarding the soldiers' reference to their severe injuries - " 'the ways of God are strange!' ". The soldiers refer to the changes they ha...
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How do I get good marks in the exam?

Plan what you are going to write, before writing it. Spend a few minutes thinking about the text you have been presented with and underline key words and phrases. Consider the quotes you have memorized and w...
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