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English Literature
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How much should I learn about the author's life?

While it is important to have an understanding of some historical context in order to understand elements of the text that may be obviously appealing to a certain historical movement or issue, it is impor...

Answered by Ralph C. English Literature tutor
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How should I analyse language?

Picking out any language devices such as a metaphor or simile can be helpful when it comes to analysing language. After recognising a device state a reason as to why it was being used, taking into account...

Answered by Rachel S. English Literature tutor
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Discuss the ways Ciaran Carson's poem 'Belfast Confetti' uses form and structure to convey meaning.

Firstly, Carson's use of stanzas is striking and unusual. Instead of using conventional stanza structures, the stanzas in 'Belfast Confetti' are overstretched and long, and there are only two in the whole...

Answered by Eleasha B. English Literature tutor
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How is the theme of ambition presented in Shakespeare's Macbeth?

one example paragraph:The theme of ambition is presented as the direct cause of madness, This was ironically done by Shakespeare because Macbeth's hamartia is the ambition of power, and this is shown as t...

Answered by Maja K. English Literature tutor
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How to approach a GCSE English Literature essay. Example question: ‘How is Prospero’s sense of justice presented in Shakespeare’s ‘The Tempest’?

Firstly, you must read the question carefully and thoroughly. Highlight all the key terms. It doesn’t matter how brilliant your essay is- if it doesn’t directly answer the question in front of you, you wi...

Answered by Lottie R. English Literature tutor
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