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How would you approach a poetry essay?

It is absolutely imperative that you read the poem through first at least twice. I would suggest that you whisper it to yourself, even in exams, because poetry is a highly experiential literary form an...

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Answered by Ben W. English tutor
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What should I do with an essay question that's just a quotation?

Let's begin with an example.

"What immortal hand or eye, / Could frame thy fearful symmetry?"

Hypothetically, this question would be from an A2 examination on Will...

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Answered by Christian H. English tutor
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Using two or more of your drama texts, assess the ways in which the playwrights portray the human condition.

Your drama paper in English IB is designed to enable students to really understand the purpose and nature of drama. The backbone of many, if not all, pieces of literature is an urge to understand the h...

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Answered by Esther P. English tutor
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How would you approach unseen poetry?

Though it certainly can seem daunting at first, unseen poetry can be a great way of earning marks during your exam. Reading the poem twice is an excellent way to start, but do not worry if you do not unde...

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Answered by Juliet P. English tutor
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How do I talk about the presentation of a character in a novel?

Here are three possible starting points:

You might first consider what the character (let's call her 'Jane') actually says in the novel, whether there are any instances of reported speech...

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Answered by Ben H. English tutor
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