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How do I closely analyse a passage of text?

The key to performing close analysis of any passage of text is to look not just at what it is saying (the content), but how it is saying it. This involves identifying various devices ...

Answered by Georgina S. English tutor
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What is meant by discourse?

Discoure can mean a variety of things. Discourse is the way, means and mode of a text. It's meaning is context dependant but often refers to the communication/dialogue being displayed then you can further...

Answered by Tess B. English tutor
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How do you analyse a poem?

When first looking at a poem, being by identifying the main themes of the poem. Then identify key devices used in order to convey the theme and the message the poet wanted to portray to the reader (e.g...

Answered by Joanne A. English tutor
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What's the difference between a noun and a pronoun?

Nouns and pronouns are very similar, so be careful not to get them confused!

A noun is an object or a thing, for example:
'The cat is sleeping.'
Here the noun...

Answered by Abbigael F. English tutor
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How do I complete a close analysis of a text?

First we will discuss the key terms used in a close analysis such as, metaphor, personification, similie, alliteration, etc. Then we will practice finding these in texts such as novels an...

Answered by Charlotte G. English tutor
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