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"It is a test [that] genuine poetry can communicate before it is understood." - T. S. Eliot. Discuss this with reference to at least two poets you have studied.

This would be an example of a typical English Literature IB Higher Level Paper 2 essay question.The student should introduce their essay by analysing the quotation, perhaps considering the difference between...
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Answered by Iona R. • English tutor
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How are classical rhetorical devices used differently in Brutus' and Antony's speeches in Shakespeare's Julius Caesar?

Brutus uses the schemes of repetition and parallelism to strengthen his message, appealing to the audience's sense of ethos (credibility) and logos (logic) with a notion of his honour and high standing. In c...
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Student has asked the following: is there a recommended way to structure an essay for an exam and what do I need to make sure I include in each paragraph?

(I would make sure, prior to teaching every student, that I have detailed knowledge regarding the specific exam board that they are on in order to give the most relevant response to a question like this)Answ...
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Answered by Grace C. • English tutor
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Examine the loss of hope and control in “Out of the Blue” by Simon Armitage

Armitage’s Poem “Out of the Blue” is written from the perspective of a victim of the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Centre in 2001. Two key themes within the poem are a loss of hope, and loss of control, bo...
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Answered by Lois P. • English tutor
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How do I structure an essay?

I find that clarity is the most important thing in essay writing. Knowing exactly what point you are trying to make is something I feel is often overlooked. Personally, it helps me to draw out a rough plan t...
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Answered by Jake B. • English tutor
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