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English Literature
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How do I approach poetic analysis?

When approaching poetic analysis, you should focus your attention on four key branches.  Firstly, I would draw my attention to language: Labelling poetic techniques, from antithesis to personification, di...

Answered by Archie L. English Literature tutor
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How do I write an English Literature essay effectively?

Firstly, there are different types of essay. GCSE English Literature/Language essays will differ. Literature encourages you to write an argumentative essay. Key points to remember:

Answered by Jessica H. English Literature tutor
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In 'Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night', how does the poet present the speaker's feelings about his father?

Dylan Thomas’s poem is concerned with the rush of emotions his speaker encounters upon the realisation of his father’s imminent death. Indeed, it is from this liminal space – between life and death – that...

Answered by William A. English Literature tutor
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What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?

Similes and metaphors are used by writers to describe and they compare how one thing is similar to another. For example, instead of saying ‘the boy had blue eyes’ a writer might compare the colou...

Answered by Sofiat K. English Literature tutor
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How should I plan my English essays?

Lots of students find planning daunting, or think it's unnecessaryt. In fact, it's the most important part of the essay process. Once you've nailed the steps, you've unlocked the key to controlled, though...

Answered by Jessica B. English Literature tutor
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