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How do I approach an essay question in an exam situation?

Sitting down at your desk in the exam hall can be extremely daunting. Months of preparation, cramming and anxiety have lead to this moment and it's natural to feel overwhelmed and panicked. The most im...

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Answered by Laura G. English tutor
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I find Poem analysis more difficult how can I handle it

I find poems to be the best way to tackle and anaylsis question. The way to look at them is in a series of steps.

First off I look at the poem as a whole, what is the general message and ...

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Answered by Alice B. English tutor
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How can I organise my timing more efficiently

I believe that timing is one of the most important aspects of exams. For me giving yourself strict structures to your timing during exams is essential to getting the best answer. Figure out how much ti...

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Answered by Alice B. English tutor
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Discuss the notion of 'difficulty'?

(Mock Essay Introduction...)

The word difficulty is a function of the everyday, applied without overt concentration upon its meaning; used to denote challenge or hardness. Yet, what has c...

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Answered by Ben W. English tutor
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What's the difference between dramatic and proleptic irony?

Both of these are literary devices used in playwriting. Dramatic irony occurs when the audience knows something relevant to the plot that the characters are not aware of. For example, in a play about t...

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Answered by Miles L. English tutor
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