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How do I analyse the passage to find where the writer is using language and structure to build tension?

While looking at the passage, let's look at what type of language the writer has chosen to use: have they used short/long words, is the structure of the passage regular/consistent, are the words powerful/...

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What's the difference between the Language and Literature parts of the course?

In IB Language and Literature, the syllabus attempts to capture the two major sides of language in order to provide a well-rounded program of study. The 'Language' part of the course focuses more on the p...

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It is often said that literature is a voice for social commentary. How is this true of at least two works that you have read?

Literature can often be catalysed by and reflect within, a desire for social commentary that is often expressed effectively through development of the surroundings, characterization of the antagonists, as...

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Explain how at least 2 literary pieces have portrayed a social group in a particular way. How might the contexts of these authors have influenced the portrayals of these groups?

(I will not write an entire answer as this is expected to be in essay form therefore I wouldn't be able to cover all of the response required)Introduction:Establish the texts being used and in particular ...

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Discuss the role of religion in at least two works studied (Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe AND the poetry of Emily Dickinson) . How is religion important in the work's central themes/ideas?

The importance of religion is highlighted by Achebe through his portrayal of the Igbo society. He utilizes emotive appeals--in particular appeals to culture and tradition---to emphasize how dependent the ...

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