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How do I tackle an unseen poetry question?

When it comes to unseen poetry there are many ways to approach the analysis. To begin with it is always best to read it, not once but twice , making sure to underline/note themes, imagery, symbolism and othe...
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Answered by Nishad R. • English tutor
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How should I structure my answers when analysing text?

I am a strong advocate of 'PETER' (point, evidence, technique, explain, reader response) paragraphs. They allow you to effectively tick all the boxes an AQA, Edexcel, OCR or any other examiner will be lookin...
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Answered by Jonathan A. • English tutor
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How do I improve my essay writing skills?

We'll use a variety of exercises to improve your essay techniques. As well as looking at examples of well written essays, we'll look at your own work to see if you can spot your own areas of weakness to work...
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Answered by Isabelle W. • English tutor
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I just arrived to the UK and I cannot keep up with my English classes. What can I do?

Listening & Speaking: get involved as much as you can with your class-mates. Learning a language by using it everyday is the quickest way to become fluent in it. Reading also helps a lot to understand sy...
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Answered by Giovanni B. • English tutor
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What are the main themes in "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller?

To begin with the obvious, much of 'The Crucible' revolves around the idea of secrets and lies - after all, it is Abigail Williams' lie to the town, and John Proctors lie to his wife which arguably leads to ...
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Answered by Jacob C. • English tutor
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