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What sort of features should I look out for when analysing a text?

When analysing a text, there are some good features to look out for in order to make sure that you are spotting any implicit meanings. Features such as similes and metaphors are great to look out for, as the...
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Answered by Katie G. English tutor
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How should I approach an essay title that I find particularly challenging.

The first thing to remember with essay titles is that the question will most likely make a statement and ask you to what extent you agree or disagree with it. For example; "the ideals of freedom and opp...
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Answered by Rebecca C. English tutor
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How does Percy Bysshe Shelley explore the theme of change in 'Ozymandias'?

Described as a mocking and sneering “King of Kings”, Shelley creates an arrogant and proud persona for the titular Ozymandias. This is further emphasised by the dscription of his statue as “vast” and "C...
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Answered by Hannah R. English tutor
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Both unharnessed movement and painful stagnation are prevalent in Coleridge's work. Discuss.

The problem of harnessing energy is at the heart of Coleridge’s writing. In his poetry, he battles both to control powerful emotions and also revive crippling forms of writer’s block. In The Rime of the Anci...
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Answered by Bunty K. English tutor
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Whats a useful tool for analysing the speaker of a text?

One nifty way of approaching this board topic is by focusing on how the speaker narrates by examining their writing style. An interesting line of enquiry is asking yourself: are the sentences they use simple...
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Answered by Charlotte D. English tutor
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