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What is the difference between deontic and epistemic modal verbs?

A modal verbs is a type of auxiliary verb that shows possibility or obligationAn auxiliary verb is a verb that forms the tenses or moods in a sentence "helping words"e.g. Be, do, have (I hav...

Answered by Catherine B. English Language tutor
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What's the best way of analysing texts?

The key to a good textual analysis lies in the details. I think the best way here is to really learn your key words and theories, especially for specific modules, like I did 'Child language acquisition', ...

Answered by Natalia F. English Language tutor
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What is assimilation?

Assimilation is where, in spoken language, one sound is replaced for another to make it similar to other sounds in the word/phrase. There are a few different types of assimilation but to explain the conce...

Answered by Poppy K. English Language tutor
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How do I start analysing language use in texts in exams?

While the texts are unseen, you can plan your exam analysis technique before you get into the exam. The AQA mark scheme in 2017 does a good job of breaking down what's important to include. First, close a...

Answered by Sophie W. English Language tutor
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How does the writer use language to create a strong impact on the reader? Use examples.

The writer uses strong meaningful language; mainly adjectives to create a strong impact on the reader. 'Steinbeck' uses adjectives such as; 'dark, motionless, humid, quiet' to describe what the night was ...

Answered by Vishwa V. English Language tutor
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