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What is the difference between form and structure?

When analysing a text, especially a poem, it is a good idea to identify the form and structure of the text as part of your answer as it shows you understand the writer's methods (hitting assessment object...

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What is a good way to annotate a poem?

Well annotating poems can actually be simpler if you do it in stages, to begin with a good trick in understanding a poem is always to read it out loud, paying attention to the specific punctuation used, t...

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“The main interest of Gothic texts is neither the macabre nor the supernatural but psychological depravity”. To what extent do you agree with this statement in your study of Wilde’s ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’ and James’ ‘The Turn of the Screw’?

Introduction: Psychological depravity is the absolute absence of a moral compass. Even though Gothic fiction is predominantly known by the tropes of horror and terror, it could be argued that the crucial ...

Answered by Serena H. English Literature tutor
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How can I write a strong conclusion?

In order to write a successful conclusion, it is important to be clear and concise. Your conclusion is not an opportunity in the essay to introduce new points, or put forwards fresh arguments. Instead, yo...

Answered by Lauren D. English Literature tutor
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How do I approach analysing an unseen poem?

Unseen poems can seem a daunting concept but are easy to tackle when you break the poem down into simple steps. First, you want to look at form:Look at the poem on the page before you even read...

Answered by Rebecca A. English Literature tutor
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