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Explain the difference between synecdoche and metonymy.

Synecdoche and metonymy are two different types of metaphor. Whilst the former is a type of metaphor in which a part stands for the whole (e.g workers being reduced to 'hands' in Dickens's Hard Tim...

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Answered by Nicholas O. English tutor
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How do I avoid using a robotic structure in my paragraphs, while also thoroughly analysing and embedding quotes?

Most students at GCSE are taught to use the structure of PEE (Point Evidence Explanation) in each of their paragraphs in order to construct their argument. However, A-level requirements differ, as exam...

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Answered by Jemma S. English tutor
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How can I analyse a quote using close reading?

It is important to use quotations as evidence in your essay, but you also need to use them in a way that effectively backs up your argument, rather than simply inserting them after a statement. A good ...

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Answered by Melissa T. English tutor
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What is the form of a poem?

In poetry, form is the physical structure of the poem. When a poet makes a decision about form, he is prescribing himself to carry both an internal and external baggage. Internal baggage comes in the ...

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Answered by Sarah H. English tutor
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How do I plan a good English essay?

First, make sure you know your content well. If you are writing about a book, or comparing two or more books or poems, make sure you read them (or re-read them) before you start writing so they are bo...

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Answered by Ann B. English tutor
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