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English Literature
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How would I analyse an unseen poem in an exam?

  1. What is the poem actually about? - what is the subject/content? - first impressions/surface-level ideas - then second thoughts/ is there a subtext? Is the poem what you initially thought it was abou...
Answered by Emily G. English Literature tutor
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How does Shakespeare present kingship in Macbeth?

Kings in the time of Shakespeare (1600s) were considered God's representatives on earth, divinely appointed to carry out God's law. It is linked to the idea of the "Divine Right of Kings". In &q...

Answered by Sharon C. English Literature tutor
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In To Kill a Mockingbird, How does Atticus encourage his children to have empathy for others?

Atticus tries to help his children empathise with others in To Kill a mockingbird. In a world where people judge each other based on their skin colour and class, Atticus wants his children to treat other ...

Answered by Ella C. English Literature tutor
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What are some good literary techniques to pick out in analysis of a text?

Simile: when something is said to be LIKE something else Metaphor: when something is said to BE something it is not Onomatopoeia: when a word sounds like the action it is describing Alliteration: repeated...

Answered by Nuala B. English Literature tutor
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How do you answer a character assessment exam question, for example Tybalt from Romeo and Juliet?

Start by noting the very basic background information on the character, for example, Tybalt is a Capulet and is Juliet’s cousin. Then consider the role that the character plays in the plot, Tybalt, for ex...

Answered by Rosalind W. English Literature tutor
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