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What is the Difference Between a Shakespearian and a Petrarchan Sonnet?

The sonnet is a poetic form first popularised by the Renaissance Italian poet Petrarch. Traditionally in English, sonnets are written in iambic pentameter and have fourteen lines. Traditionally in English...

Answered by Celia C. English tutor
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Consider the significance of isolation in Frankenstein.

Isolation is a state in which one is separate from others, the opposite of integration.  Within Frankenstein, the idea of family can enhance our understanding of isolation. Both Frankenstein and ...

Answered by Anahita G. English tutor
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How to incorporate critical commentary into A Level English essays to reach marking criteria?

Showing awareness of critical response to texts is an important marking criteria for English exams - showing you have considered a range of critical opinions is a brilliant way to push your essays into th...

Answered by Clarissa M. English tutor
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How do I include critical viewpoints into my essay response?

Firstly, do you need to include critical viewpoints? Is the question inviting you to read a text closely, or engage in a broader analysis of the text as a whole. If the question falls along the lines of t...

Answered by Olivia C. English tutor
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How do I structure an essay well if there is only a limited amount of time to write it?

It is important to take a little time - around 5-10 minutes depending on the length of the exam - to sketch out your argument, making sure to cover all of the AO's. Remember to include the broader histori...

Answered by Franciska C. English tutor
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