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How do I analyse an unseen poem?

Step-by-step guide to analysing unseen poetry:Read the poem twice to identify a subject matter - What is the poem talking about? What is the poet trying to say about that thing?Discuss the poem's form and st...
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What is blank verse and how does Shakespeare use it?

Blank verse is a type of verse made up of lines of unrhymed iambic pentameter. Let's break this down:Iambic pentameter refers to how many syllables there are in a line and the way that they are stressed. An ...
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Answered by Jennie H. • English tutor
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What is the difference between the preterite and the imperfect tense?

Both are past tense, but the duration or repetition of an action is important when deciding which to use. For an action with a definite start and end point, which was completed once, the preterite tense woul...
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Answered by Joseph F. • Spanish tutor
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How should I structure an essay in an exam?

Keep it focused. You probably have quite a low upper limit on the word count, so you can't afford to waste any words, they all have to count. At this level, you don't need long paragraphs, just make sure the...
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How does Ishiguro present the importance of art in 'Never Let Me Go'. Write about: How the characters use art in different ways, and what Ishiguro suggests that art can provide (30 marks)

Ishiguro's characters use art for different purposes. At Hailsham, staff encourage a transactional approach to art; hard work to produce art work is rewarded, and art can be exchanged and sold. However, we a...
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