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What is close reading?

Close reading is when you really engage with a text and all of its connotations. It means that you need to look at what techniques, voice or person the author may be using but importantly it is not just s...

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Answered by Robert C. English tutor
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To what extent is Romeo and Juliet a tragedy?

Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy about a couple who stake everything on the pleasure of “one short minute”. Of all Shakespeare’s plays, Romeo and Juliet is unusually full of words relating ...

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Answered by Margarita M. English tutor
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What is the best way to structure an English Internal Oral Commentary (IOC)?

There is no one way to structure an IOC properly, but having a solid structure is essential if you wish to achieve high marks. It mainly depends on what the text type is. If you are analysing a poem, it m...

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How do I write essays about unseen poems?

A handy acronym to help you remember how to write about unseen poems is SLIME. This stands for Structure, Language, Imagery, Meaning, and Effect. When you read through the poem, you should make notes on p...

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Answered by Cait F. English tutor
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How should I structure my essay?

Before you answer your exam question, take 5 minutes to plan out your structure. This should include a short introduction to the points that you will be discussing in your essay, making sure that they are...

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Answered by Sofia B. English tutor
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