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Punctuation helps to establish rhythm in poetry. Its absence is often more important than its presence. A poet can use it to create a smooth flow of words or a jarring effect (e.g. using enjambment). This...

Imagery is used to create a picture in somebody’s mind and make an idea more vivid. It tends to be aided by figurative language, because when we just use plain or literal language it might not be powerful...

While in Victor's eyes the creature is most certainly a monster, describing him frequently as 'fiend' and immediately fleeing the scene once the creature is brought to life in disgust: 'how can I describe...

Your essay plan should not take up too much of your time, but at the same time it is essential you have a plan. It will provide for a more organised essay and will serve as an outline of a structure you c...

The Byronic hero is an idealised but flawed character exemplified in the life and writings of Lord Byron, characterised by his ex-lover Lady Caroline Lamb as being "mad, bad, and dangerous to know&qu...