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In 'To a Daughter Leaving Home', how does the poet present the speaker's feelings about her daughter?

If asked this question by a student, I would suggest they tackle it by identifying the over-arching tone of the speaker's feelings, and then drawing out three differing aspects of this and expanding upon the...
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Answered by Thomas M. • English tutor
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The notion of the American Dream figures prominently in this story. How should readers define "American dream"? Moreover, is pursuing the American Dream necessarily a good thing, as evidenced by The Great Gatsby?

The idea of an American Dream was coined by historian James Truslow Adams in his 1931 book The Epic of America, and characterised as a dream in which “each man and each woman shall be able to attain to the f...
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Answered by James T. • English tutor
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How do I analyse quotes in an essay?

The first thing to do when choosing a quote to analyse in an essay in to make sure it is relevant to your argument. Think about the theme in the question you have been set - for example, a question asking yo...
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Answered by Megan W. • English tutor
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‘Writers are at their best when they acknowledge that relationships can have both positive and negative elements.’ How far do you agree?

The presentation of arguments within relationships is a significant example of writers acknowledging that relationships can have both positive and negative elements. There is a focus on the negative, the arg...
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Answered by Imogen S. • English tutor
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How do you compare two different texts?

When comparing two texts there are a few things to consider:Form (what is it? what type of text? It could be: an article, blog, letter etc)Purpose (what is the author trying to do with the text? inform, pers...
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Answered by Nina V. • English tutor
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