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Comprehension Question: Explain how the author uses language techniques to build tension in the passage.

Key points to look out for:Use of short sentences - If the author suddenly shortens sentence length this can be an effective method to build tension.Use of long sentences - Similarly if the author suddenl...

Answered by Orlando B. English tutor
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Considering the work of at least two of the poets you have studied, discuss how the poet’s use of sound devices contributes to meaning.

Sound is a crucial element of poetry because poems are designed to be read aloud. Sensory description and rhetorical devices related to sound are extremely powerful, as they make a description more vivid ...

Answered by Millie T. English tutor
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Understanding Shakespeare is difficult, how do I get around the complex language in order to analyse the text?

At first it can be overwhelming to look at Shakespeare, I personally believe the best way to understand Shakespeare is to see it performed. This is not saying that all you need to do is watch a Shakespear...

Answered by Gabriella D. English tutor
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How should I structure an English Literature essay?

The most important thing to start with is the question. Underline all the key words that you can find, including instructions such as 'describe' or 'explore' and any key themes or characters that you need...

Answered by Laura S. English tutor
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What should I write descriptive stories about?

The most important thing about decriptions is that you base them around something that you know intimately or that you can picture very clearly in your mind. It is always so much harder thinking of a new ...

Answered by Ben B. English tutor
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