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What is the difference between the tone and mood of a text?

The tone of a text relates to the author's attitude towards the subject. This can be found in the diction, syntax, setting, and other narrative and thematic details. These same details can tell us about t...

Answered by Callie A. English tutor
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Discuss the significance of loneliness in John Steinbeck's novella 'Of Mice and Men' in relation to the characters.

The theme of loneliness is one which Steinbeck laces throughout his text and attaches to almost every character within it. It can be suggested that the characters of Crooks and Curley's Wife undergo the m...

Answered by Holly S. English tutor
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What narrative methods can you see in this piece?

This is an interesting way to get students thinking about what narrative techniques a writer can use to keep the reader interested. This might be a nice question to explore a students understanding of nar...

Answered by Lydia F. English tutor
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Where in the text does it tell us that the protagonist is 'anxious'?

This question is a great way of both examining the student's understanding of 'anxiety', how to describe and then bring an investigatory eye to the text to find word, and phrases that relate to this. It's...

Answered by Lydia F. English tutor
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How do I approach an essay?

Don’t panic! Breathe… Don’t let yourself get swept up in a wave of panic and don’t let yourself be consumed by negative thoughts: “I haven’t revised this, I’m going to fail”. Take a (mental) step back, ta...

Answered by Jamie E. English tutor
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