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What connections have you found between the ways in which Larkin and Abse write about religion in their poems? In your response you must include detailed critical discussion of at least two of Larkin’s poems.

Example Introduction: In his poetry, Philip Larkin is typically cynical of religion, displayed particularly in ‘Water’ and ‘Faith Healing’. As a strict atheist, Larkin consistently devalues and demeans relig...
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How do I make sure that my answer has met all the Assessment Objectives?

First, make sure you know all the AOs for your exam board. AQA’s are as follows: AO1: Read, understand and respond to texts. Students should be able to: maintain a critical style and develop an informed pers...
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How is comedy used in Sherrif's 'Journey's End'?

At the beginning of Act 1, Sherriff uses comedy as a conversational device. When Osborne enters the dugout for the first time he meets Hardy, another officer, who is in the process of drying his sock by cand...
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How to write a coherent comparative paragraph.

First I would encourage a student to consider the historical/literary/autobiographical context or literary form and techniques, among other areas of comparison, pertaining to each text. I would then ask them...
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How would you approach a critical commentary of an extract of a text?

A critical commentary is a close reading of a passage of a text. You will need to explain the main features of the passage and analyse the kind of effect it creates. It can be helpful to think of a critical ...
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