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What should I do when first faced with a poem for analysis?

It is often useful to make some short and simple steps when beginning an analysis of a poem in order to set you on the right path. We need to make sure our ideas are ordered and cover all the areas that t...

Answered by Sam F. English Literature tutor
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3. With reference to, Pygmalion and “Master Harold”… and the Boys explore how the playwrights' use of contrasting characters contributes to the impact of the plays

The impact of a drama piece can leave a prominent impression on an audience, but what authorial means successfully create this impact? Bernard Shaw’s 1913 tainted comedic Pygmalion and Arthur Fugard’s 198...

Answered by Goedele M. English Literature tutor
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How would you structure an essay with textual analysis?

The analysis should always come first. Generally, the typical essay standard is formatted like this: an introduction, 2-3 main paragraphs and a conclusion. The conclusion must summarise the points being m...

Answered by Naomi T. English Literature tutor
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I’ve sorted out my AOs, now what do I do with them? (AQA)

Once you've got a few examples to analyse for each AO, you need to take these forward and structure an essay out of them. Essays that do well do not list a response to AO1, AO2, AO3 etc. An essay made up ...

Answered by Amelia C. English Literature tutor
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How do I begin to analyse an unseen text? (AQA)

When confronted with an excerpt you have never seen before, especially in exam conditions, it's easy to convince yourself you've gone blank. Take a breath, maybe even close the booklet for a minute. Take ...

Answered by Amelia C. English Literature tutor
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