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How to answer: 'Discuss and compare the role of the speaker or persona in poems you have studied. You must refer closely to the work of two or three poets in your study and base your answer on a total of three or four poems.'

As you can see, the question requires breadth (3-4 poems) and depth (it wants you to refer closely). How should you start? Begin with the basics: quickly list 3-4 poems (making sure they're written by 2-3...

Answered by Ronit W. English Literature tutor
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How does Tennyson portray the chaotic nature of war in the poem ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’?

Tennyson portrays chaos through an amalgamation of techniques. Upon initial observation of the poem, the uniform stanzas separated into numbered sections may lead one to believe that war is ordered, howev...

Answered by Zarah A. English Literature tutor
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What things should I look for when approaching a piece of unseen poetry in an exam?

Unseen poetry comes up in both GCSE and A Level exams, although your approach will of course differ depending on which you are sitting. Some key things you might look out for are:Structure/form: how does ...

Answered by Mia B. English Literature tutor
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Compare and contrast the portrayal of the relationship Mrs Linde and Nora have with their parents.

Nora treatment of her father - leaving him on his deathbed - contrasts highlight with Mrs Linde's treatment, as she chose to care for her sick parent. Nora's treatment is reflective of her childlike natur...

Answered by Munro P. English Literature tutor
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How should I structure a GCSE style English Literature essay?

Let us use the exam question 'How far does Bronte present Jane Eyre as evil in the red room scene?' as an example to help guide us through the structure of a good essay. You need to first start with an in...

Answered by Beth B. English Literature tutor
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