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What is a simple but effective way to structure my analysis of a piece of literature?

Every argument needs a strong, concise point to it. This must be a point that drives the momentum of your whole analysis. After that, every argument needs evidence, to back this point up and then finally ...

EG
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How should I structure a GCSE style English Literature essay?

As with any essay, you should start with an introduction that directly addresses and answers the given question, and outlines in brief the points your essay will explore. A little background knowledge her...

JC
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How do you analyse a quote?

First, pick a quote! It should not be too long, half a sentence is often a good length. Read your quote out loud and take notice of any pauses you take, how fast you read it, and any words that seem to st...

EC
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How do you plan an essay that effectively answers the question?

First, read the question carefully a couple of times, and underline the key words. Think of a couple of synonyms for these that you can use later on to stop your essay from becoming too repetative. Come u...

EC
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What is poetic meter, and why is it useful when analysing poetry?

When we use spoken langauge, we naturally place a verbal stress on certain syllables. Poetic meter is esentially when a poet uses an identifiable pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables in their poet...

JM
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