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How do I address exam questions? For example 'How does Shakespeare present madness in King Lear?'

Answering this question is a matter of technique as much as it is about knowledge of the play. Madness is a capacious term in King Lear, therefore, in order to produce a focused and well argued essay (as req...
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Answered by Raoul M. • English tutor
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How do I structure an answer to an essay that asks: "how far do you agree...."?

This is a great question because it can certainly be confusing when trying to make a clear and structured argument throughout your essay, while still attempting to show other interpretations. The first thing...
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Answered by Migena C. • English tutor
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‘American literature often depicts tension between social classes.’

This question is taken from the 2018 A-Level paper which I sat last year and achieved 59/60. English at A-Level is challenging because it requires an acute understanding of the Literature but also an ability...
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Answered by Miranda B. • English tutor
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How does the poetic form of the poem Aunt Julia, by Norman MacCaig, present the idea of a happy home?

The free verse form of ‘Aunt Julia’ presents the idea of a happy childhood home through irregularly-sized stanzas and a relaxed rhyme scheme. The rhythm of the poem comes predominantly through alliteration a...
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Answered by Catherine B. • English tutor
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What is the effect of personification in poetry?

Personification allows a poet to convey human emotion/ experience in inanimate objects. There are various reasons a poet may do this including visual imagery, sensationalism and tonal effect.
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Answered by Mark W. • English tutor
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