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What is the form of a poem?

In poetry, form is the physical structure of the poem. When a poet makes a decision about form, he is prescribing himself to carry both an internal and external baggage. Internal baggage comes in the ...

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Answered by Sarah H. English tutor
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How do I plan a good English essay?

First, make sure you know your content well. If you are writing about a book, or comparing two or more books or poems, make sure you read them (or re-read them) before you start writing so they are bo...

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Answered by Ann B. English tutor
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How do you address a compare and contrast essay?

With these essay questions, its important to mention both similarities and differences within the two extracts to obtain maximum marks. The two main words within the question 'compare' and 'contrast' ...

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What to consider when analysing poetry

The list is endless when it comes to what you can say about poetry, however for the purposes of an exam, it is often helpful to have a mental checklist of key concepts to look out for. 

 

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Answered by Hope C. English tutor
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How can I use the PEAL chain to avoid waffling?

It can often be difficult when answering an essay question to clearly phrase your answer without losing sight of your main point and waffling. An incredibly helpful way of improving your writing style...

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Answered by Hope C. English tutor
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