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Please outline the English language and literature paper one for me

In outlining this paper, there is a very specific structure that must be followed to achieve top marks. First, introduce your topic, setting out the 5 areas you plan to discuss. Then have a paragraph (or two...
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What is a metaphor, and why might it be used?

A metaphor is the literary technique used to compare one thing with another by saying that it is that thing. For example, Alfred Noyes's poem, 'The Highway Man', begins with three metaphors: 'The wind was a ...
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What is form?

Form refers to the type of text, for example novel, haiku, sonnet, that the writer has used. It is significant because the writer has deliberately chosen the form in order to best convey the themes or charac...
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How can I study The Merchant of Venice?

Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice is one of his most famous, and indeed studied, comedies. However, it is far more complex than a simple marriage and romance plot. The play examines questions of class, ra...
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Answered by Caitlin B. English tutor
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How can I study TS Eliot's The Waste Land?

The Waste Land is a very complex poem, with a lot of allegories and hidden meaning. It can be daunting, especially due to its length. However, it is worth spending time on it to properly understand it. The p...
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