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Starting with this conversation (Act 1, Scene 2), explain how far you think Shakespeare presents Lord Capulet as a good father

Generally speaking I find a spider diagram the easiest way to work through an exam question, although a linear plan can be equally effective too. It is very important to hit all of the Assessment Objectiv...

Answered by Hetty M. English Literature tutor
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How do I revise for this subject?

You have to remember that English literature is about argument and interpretation. Read a text thoroughly, write down the main themes you find, the quotes you feel are important and characters you find in...

Answered by Robyn V. English Literature tutor
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How does Shakespeare make use of metre in 'Romeo and Juliet'?

The majority of Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet' is written in blank verse, or unrhymed iambic pentameter. This meter closely replicates the natural rhythm of spoken English. However, at key moments - suc...

Answered by Isabel G. English Literature tutor
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How do I recognise a sonnet?

A sonnet is a poem which consists of 14 linesand is typically written in iambic pentameter with a consistent rhyme scheme of A/B/A/B // C/D/C/D // E/F/E/F // G/...

Answered by Lauren C. English Literature tutor
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How do I approach the question, “To what extent do you agree with the view that the humans in Frankenstein are more monstrous than the 'monster'?”

Whilst they can initially seem confusing, questions beginning with ‘To what extent’ simply require you to express your own viewpoint, backed up with substantial evidence from the text. This type of questi...

Answered by Lauren J. English Literature tutor
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