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How do I structure my essay?

To the question of how to answer an essay when presented with a bewildering, complicated question, I would always advise arranging all ideas on a piece of paper, not particularly in order, just so everyth...

Answered by Emily S. English Literature tutor
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How can I discuss the structure of a poem?

Structure says a lot about the poets intentions of the poem, and how they wished the poem to be read. 

Short, sharp lines, with long continuous stanzas suggest a pace to the poem. Whereas longer li...

Answered by Jenna W. English Literature tutor
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'No visible history': With reference to your wider reading, compare ways in which the impact of 'history' is explored in your two texts.

'Visible history' is a difficult term to unpack. For the most part, this is because of the term 'history' and the various ways it is interpreted as a concept and as something that we engage with. What is ...

Answered by Charlotte F. English Literature tutor
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How do I collate relevant quotations to help in my essay writing?

AQA specifies that AO1 requires your ability to maintain a critical style and to employ textual references and quotations to support your essay. As an integral skill in this study, it is important to find...

Answered by Nabeelah R. English Literature tutor
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How do I go about analysing a poem?

The first thing I would do is ask - what makes a poem special, what makes it different from other forms of creative writing? I seek to guide the student towards the importance of each word in the text, co...

Answered by Samira S. English Literature tutor
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