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Consider the significance of isolation in Frankenstein.

Isolation is a state in which one is separate from others, the opposite of integration.  Within Frankenstein, the idea of family can enhance our understanding of isolation. Both Frankenstein and ...

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Answered by Anahita G. English tutor
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How do I structure an effective essay, for example for Lord of the Flies?

To answer this question, let's suggest that the essay question is 'How is human nature shown to change throughout the novel?' The best way to structure an essay is using the PEAL method: Point, Evidence, ...

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Answered by Cathy T. English tutor
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How to incorporate critical commentary into A Level English essays to reach marking criteria?

Showing awareness of critical response to texts is an important marking criteria for English exams - showing you have considered a range of critical opinions is a brilliant way to push your essays into th...

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Answered by Clarissa M. English tutor
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What is the best way approach an analysis of poetry?

There are numerous ways to approach poetry. I would advise a student to start by chronologically making their way through, stanza by stanza, analysing language, imagery, metaphor. I would suggest that the...

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Answered by Ella M. English tutor
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How is the best way to compare themes in two different poems?

First of all, you need to recognise what the key themes are of the poems in isolation. For example, take the first poem and see if you can recognise any recurring imagery, like the image of a moon in the ...

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Answered by James F. English tutor
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