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How should I begin to analyse an unseen poem?

Firstly, read the question carefully, highlighting any key words i.e 'power' or 'nature' if it is thematic or ' structure' or 'metaphor' if it is technical, to keep in mind when reading the poem. Keeping the...
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How do I recognise the literary device ‘intertextuality’?

Intertextuality is a complex literary device because there is a constant interplay, both intentional and non-intentional, between texts across the various literary cannons of different cultures and languages...
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Answered by Harriet B. • English tutor
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Which was of greater significance to the weakening if the authority of the crown? (1786-89) a)The Paris Parlement b) The Tennis Court Oath

France in the 1780s found itself in a situation where most of the population were calling for change as the ancien regime failed them, and the issues of unfair taxation and privilege were the main roots of t...
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Answered by Lesley C. • History tutor
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Explain the empiricist distinction between simple and complex concepts.

Empiricism is the view that knowledge is acquired through sense experience. According to Hume's empirism, concepts or 'ideas' are formed in the mind from directly perceived impressions. These concepts are fu...
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Answered by Lars M. • Philosophy tutor
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Compare DNA and RNA

Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA) both encode genetic information; however, there are many fundamental differences. Firstly, the sugar backbone for RNA is ribose, while for DNA its deoxy...
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