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English Literature
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What can I do to understand Shakespearean language.

No Fear Shakespeare on SparkNotes is a great resource when it’s not abused. It is a ‘translator’ that turns Shakespearean English into modern English. Many teachers may discourage it or even ban it in cla...

Answered by Baraka M. English Literature tutor
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What is a caesura in poetry and what effect can it have?

A caesura is a pause in the middle of a line of poetry. It usually comes in the form of punctuation, and the most common ones are full stops and commas. A full stop creates a harsher contrast between the ...

Answered by Nicole D. English Literature tutor
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"What is the most efficient way of learning quotes?"

Personally, I found that the most effective may to learn quotes would be to highlight the quotes as I read through the book; this made finding the quotes far easier when I needed them. Always read the boo...

Answered by Genevieve N. English Literature tutor
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How do you analyse a poem?

Firstly read the poem slowly through. Then read the poem again, thinking about whether there is a general mood or atmosphere to the poem- whether it may seem sad or happy and if this mood...

Answered by Alice W. English Literature tutor
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To what extent is impulsive behaviour the cause of tragedy in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet?

Firstly impulsive behaviour surrounding love is a cause for tragedy in Romeo and Juliet. Romeo's decision to go to the Capulet's party in Act 1 Scene 5 leads to him falling in love with Juliet and thus se...

Answered by Maaike S. English Literature tutor
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