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How can I successfully integrate context into my essays?

Discussing the context in which a literary work was written is essential if you wish to access the top grades at A-Level, however this can be notoriously difficult to do well. It is important that your conte...
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What's the best approach for an unseen prose commentary?

Of course, the first thing to do when you see a passage of prose for commentary, whether it is seen or unseen, is to read the extract, but don't just skim over it; make sure you are thorough. It's a good ide...
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Answered by Alana S. • English tutor
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How can I analyse Blake's poetry, when so much of it is very simplistic? There seems very little to say about it which isn't obvious.

It is understandable why any student would have this question. The simplicity of many of Blake's poems can make them intimidating to analyse. However, this simplicity is what makes them so rich in interpreti...
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Answered by Tom L. • English tutor
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How do I describe the 'effects' created by language in a passage?

An important thing to remember when answering questions on 'effect' is that you represent the writer's audience. This means you can analyse your own reaction to the writing; you are the reader, so you can be...
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How do I know when to use the subjunctive?

The subjunctive is a 'mood' commonly used in the French language to convey judgement or attitude rather than a fact. It is a 'mood' and not a tense because many of the tenses take the subjunctive. The subjun...
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Answered by Emma T. • French tutor
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