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Analyse this unseen poem, 'Handbag' by Ruth Fainlight

HandbagMy mother's old leather handbag, crowded with letters she carriedall through the war. The smellof my mother's handbag: mintsand lipstick and Coty powder.The look of those letters, softenedand worn ...

Answered by Lily B. English Literature tutor
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What is the best way to approach studying a novel?

With any novel I would firstly advise that you have an extensive knowledge of the plot. For each chapter, as you read it, it may help to write yourself a short summary of what happened, which characters a...

Answered by Rachel M. English Literature tutor
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How do I improve?

There are so many different ways to develop your English skills. However, the main two formats of this are: learning, and application. So, you need a basis of knowledge to make up any of the other...

Answered by Sophie M. English Literature tutor
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What do I need to include in an essay?


You need to remember: context, analysis, writer's method/technique and spelling/grammar (watch out for common errors such as confusing: their, they're, and there, and also focus on your punc...

Answered by Sophie M. English Literature tutor
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How do you make sure your essay does not lose focus?

Continually link back to the question itself, and reference/cite the question at the start and end of each paragraph, and/or wherever else you see fit. This heightens your analysis and response through a ...

Answered by Sophie M. English Literature tutor
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