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What is the difference between iambic and trochaic meter? How can I tell if a poem uses one of these?

'Meter' refers to the rhythm of the poem, created by the pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables. An iamb is simply an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed one. A trochee, on the other hand, is a ...
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Answered by Demelza M. • English tutor
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Explain the term democratic overload in the context of US voting behaviour

Democratic overload refers to the idea that America is too democratic, electing 'everyone from the president to the dog catcher' you could say. The US holds national elections once every 2 years, whereby cit...
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Answered by Lydia B. • Politics tutor
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What are some tips for dealing with a Bach Chorale Harmonisation?

It is easiest to first decide where the cadances are, and then from doing that you can figure out which key that phrase ends in. Then look at the final three or four notes of the phrase to find a pivot chord...
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Answered by Mared B. • Music tutor
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How do you structure a 12 mark essay?

Always start your 12 mark essays with a brief plan, identifying what points you will be addressing in your description, and then what you will be addressing in your evaluation and any studies you will use. I...
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Answered by Lydia B. • Psychology tutor
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What are the elements of the Classical Sonata Form?

The Classical Sonata Form has three main sections. First is the Exposition. This introduces the main two themes of the piece. The first theme is in the tonic key, and the second theme is usually either in th...
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Answered by Mared B. • Music tutor
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