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English Literature
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How much am I expected to write?

In an exam, you’ll be under time pressure, so the examiners aren’t expecting 5000 word masterpieces in response to every question. The general guide for GCSE is one mark a minute, but how much do you have...

Answered by Ims T. English Literature tutor
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Opposition to anything that oppresses the human spirit is the element that dominates Blake's Innocence vs. Experience. How far do you agree with this statement?

It is important to have a clear structure in English essays. Blake's book of poems is divided into two parts; Innocence and Experience. This divide can be used as the structure for this essay (there are o...

Answered by Florence R. English Literature tutor
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How does Shakespeare use Poetic Language in Romeo & Juliet?

The use of poetic language in Romeo & Juliet throughout the play is both consistent and wildly contrasting at different points, with both poetry and prose being used throughout. Upon Analysis, we may ...

Answered by Callum D. English Literature tutor
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How does Golding use Piggy to present ideas about people and society in Lord of the Flies?

Golding uses the theme of civilisation vs. savagery throughout the novel which is predominantly portrayed through Piggy and Jack. Piggy, like Ralph represents order and leadership, whereas Jack represents...

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How do you go about interpreting a poem?

The easiest way to interpret poetry is to organise it into distinct areas. These could include: poem type, rhyme, imagery, punctuation, and context.  For the poem type, you would need to identify some key...

Answered by Emily T. English Literature tutor
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