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When tackling a piece of unseen poetry , where do I start?

Facing any piece of literature that you aren't familiar with, and being expected to analyse is daunting. But if you approach it calmly, I find it is quite doable. It sounds obvious, but first, make sure to r...
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Answered by Francesca D. • English tutor
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What makes a strong exam essay? Tips for structuring essays in exams.

It can be daunting to consider how to structure your exam essay when you are sat in timed conditions, and most likely are feeling very nervous. However, it doesn't have to be as daunting as it seems. The key...
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When faced with a poem to analyse what are first few things would should look out for.

Structure. What form do the stanzas take? How many stanzas are there? Is there a pattern? If so, what is the name of the pattern which the stanzas take? (eg sonnet) Rhyme and rhythm. Does the poem rhyme or f...
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Answered by Eloise M. • English tutor
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Steinbeck presents loneliness as an inescapable part of the characters’ lives in Of Mice and Men. To what extent do you agree with this statement?

The concept of 'loneliness' is manifested in different forms through the characters in Of Mice and Men. It is necessary to consider the historical context in which the book was written in order to understand...
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Answered by Holly M. • English tutor
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If I was talking about spirituality regarding Wordsworth's 'Ode: Intimations of Immortality' and Blakes 'The Tyger', what would be an example of an introduction with a clear thesis statement?

The thesis statement is underlined/bold and always at the end of an introduction... NOTE: (O) and (T) are the abbreviated forms of the poems' titles. Both William Blake and William Wordsworth use various met...
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Answered by Ella M. • English tutor
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