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How do I begin analysing the unseen poem during the exam?

The idea of an unseen poem in an exam setting can be extremely unnerving- but if you set yourself up to feel comfortable reading and analysing poems you haven't studied before, you will have the tools to ...

Answered by Hannie P. English tutor
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What's the difference between exaggeration and hyperbole?

Exaggeration simply means going over the top. An example is when you are waiting for your friend, and you've been waiting 5 minutes, but you say to him: 'I've been waiting for like half an hour!'

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Answered by Ahsan A. English tutor
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Write about the ways Seamus Heaney uses nature in at least one poem

Seamus Heaney utilises nature frequently in his poems as a vehicle for wider themes. Heaney typically refers to the nature that surrounded him as a child, using the memory of his surroundings to explore e...

Answered by Elizabeth C. English tutor
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How do I use quotes within my answer?

The main points on how and when to use quotes are:

  1. Only include relevant quotes that support the overall argument. Do not just include random quotes to try and impress the examiner with y...

Answered by Rhiannon L. English tutor
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How do I structure an effective essay, for example for Lord of the Flies?

To answer this question, let's suggest that the essay question is 'How is human nature shown to change throughout the novel?' The best way to structure an essay is using the PEAL method: Point, Evidence, ...

Answered by Cathy T. English tutor
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