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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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Why choose me for your GCSE English tutor?

I have had experience working specifically as an English Literature GCSE tutor (English Intervention teacher) within a UK secondary school; this role focused on the AQA exam board but I am also famili...

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Answered by Charlotte J. English tutor
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How do I make my essay stand out, and avoid feature spotting?

Plan, plan, plan!

 

Make sure you take time to plan your essay before you start to write it. That way, you'll know exactly what you're going to say and then can think clearly about how...

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Answered by Laura C. English tutor
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What is a good basic structure for an essay?

Having a structure for your essay before you start writing is vital for a coherant and well displayed arguement. You should start of with an introduction explaining any information in the title and ou...

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Answered by Holly H. English tutor
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