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When analysing poetry, how do we approach a text without feeling overwhelmed?

There's no one right answer to this, but if you're stuck on a poem, a simple method of analysis and unpicking might be of help. Firstly, take a moment to read the whole poem before you begin analysing. It...

Answered by Fareema F. English Literature tutor
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What message is the authour attempting to get across in this chapter?

When trying to analyse what an authour is attempting to do, it is important to not only to look at the type of language and literary techiques they have used, but also the context in which they are writin...

Answered by Rory F. English Literature tutor
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In 'Never Let Me Go', what is the relationship between the clones and normality?

You can approach this question about the dystopian novel from multiple perspectives. You could consider the reader’s viewpoint on the clones. Kazuo Ishiguro slowly unveils the fact that the students at Ha...

Answered by Jessica B. English Literature tutor
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How important is knowledge of historical context when answering exam questions?

Many exam boards, as part of their assessment objectives, require students to discuss literary texts with their historical/social context in mind - however it should not dominate an answer as relaying his...

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Write a paragraph showing how Othello's deterioration of language reflects the fact that jealousy marrs the relationship between himself and Desdemona

One of the ways Shakespeare presents the way jealousy mars the love between Othello and Desdemona in this passage and elsewhere in the play is through the deterioration of Othello’s language as his jealou...

Answered by Lara Q. English Literature tutor
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