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What is the difference between iambic and trochaic meter? How can I tell if a poem uses one of these?

'Meter' refers to the rhythm of the poem, created by the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables. An iamb is simply an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed one. A trochee, on the other hand, is...

Answered by Demelza M. • English tutor

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How can i prepare for an unseen poem in my exam?

It is a common misconception that you cannot prepare for unseen poetry.Personally, I found that the most effective way to prepare was to develop my analytical skills on poems I had never seen before at ho...

Answered by Lydia B. • English tutor

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How does Tennyson create a sense of place in 'Mariana'?

There are lots of things to look for in this poem that can help you answer this question. The most obvious is the language he uses: the very first stanza is groaning with adjectives signifying age, decay ...

Answered by Samuel H. • English tutor

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There are marks available in my exam for the fluency of writing style and argument. How can I improve the style of my writing?

This might seem like something that you either have or don’t have. That really isn’t the case at all! There are a few things that you can do to make your writing more fluent and professional. Try getting ...

Answered by Samuel H. • English tutor

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People often say you can’t revise for English. I know that isn’t true, but it seems really hard – you can’t just learn loads of vocab, or long lists of equations. What’s a good way to revise English efficiently?

In an English exam you can’t just rattle off everything you know and expect to get marks. You need to be able put your knowledge to work on the question at hand if you want to get the best possible grade....

Answered by Samuel H. • English tutor

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