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English Literature
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How should I approach an unseen poem?

I tend to approach this with the help of what I call the Mamma Mia Mnemonic: 'Cher Found She Really Regretted The Dreadful Film'. Each word within this mnemonic represents a separate core poetic technique...

Answered by Lucy D. English Literature tutor
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How do I use quotes in my essays?

When writing your essay, you need to have clear points for each section of your work. Plan, plan, plan! It really is the best thing to do. Now once you've done a brief plan, you'll be able to see the gaps...

Answered by Imogen B. English Literature tutor
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How should I annotate a poem?

It’s important to remember that there is no fixed way to annotate a poem, many people have different techniques and the best thing to do is to find the one that suits you. A well annotated poem will provi...

Answered by Olivia M. English Literature tutor
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How do I structure this paragraph when they're asking about use of language in this extract of Jane Eyre?

Let's first have a look at the language and find a phrase or sentence that we think we can analyse. In this extract the phrase, "seeing before me terrible red glare, crossed with thick black bars&quo...

Answered by Lucy C. English Literature tutor
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Compare the effect of imagery in any two poems by Seamus Heaney

Firstly, I would structure my essay in the style of compare and contrast, as this is what the examiners are ultimately looking for. Say I choose Death of a Naturalist and The...

Answered by Samanza H. English Literature tutor
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