Narrative Writing: Creating a Scene

Below, we’ll talk about creating a scene. When you write stories, you should think of them as a film or TV show, with a series of interlinked ‘scenes’. Each scene should feel distinctive and self-contained – it has to exist in its own time and space, and follow logical rules that make it believable and […]

Different Types of Essay Questions

Below, we’ll take a look at different types of essay questions! An essay is a focused piece of writing designed to inform or persuade. There are many different types of essays, but they are often defined in four categories: argumentative, discursive, comparative, and close reading. Thanks for reading! You can improve your writing skills by taking one of […]

How to prepare yourself for a Descriptive Writing Exam

Descriptive writing is often tested in English Language exams; a descriptive piece (sometimes called a descriptive essay) is a piece of writing that aims to transport readers to a specific time and place, bringing a scene or character to life so that it seems almost real. Below you’ll find a list of things to remember […]

Nanabhai Bhatt in Prison by Sujata Bhatt – Poem Analysis

Below, you’ll find the poem and part of an analysis of the poem ‘Nanabhai Bhatt in Prison’ by Sujata Bhatt. Includes a breakdown of the stanzas, an insight into the speaker + voice of the poem, and an exploration of the themes and deeper meanings. This is only a quick overview to help you get […]

London and Checking Out Me History – Comparative Essay + Feedback

Below, you’ll find a comparative essay of the poems from the AQA Power and Conflict Poetry collection, specifically the poems “London” + “Checking Out Me History”. This is a borderline L7/L8 A/A* Comparative Essay Example with teacher feedback at the end. Thanks for reading! For all English Language and Literature courses, click here. Compare the […]

Whose cheek is this? – Emily Dickinson – Poem and Analysis

Below, you’ll find the poem and part of an analysis of the poem ‘Whose cheek is this?’ by Emily Dickinson. Includes a breakdown of the stanzas, an insight into the speaker + voice of the poem, and an exploration of the themes and deeper meanings. This is only a quick overview to help you get […]

Macbeth Act 1.2: Modern English Translation

Shakespeare can be confusing, right? That’s why we’ve given everyone free access to our Modern English Translation of Macbeth. If you’re using this for essays and exams, make sure to quote from the original Shakespearean language (on the left) and only use the modern translation to help you understand what’s going on! Thanks for reading! […]

Macbeth Act 1.1: Modern English Translation

There’s a certain Slant of light by Emily Dickinson – Poem Analysis

Below, you’ll find part of an analysis of the poem ‘There’s a certain Slant of light’ by Emily Dickinson. Includes a breakdown of the stanzas, an insight into the speaker + voice of the poem, and an exploration of the themes and deeper meanings. This is only a quick overview to help you get to […]

There’s a certain Slant of light by Emily Dickinson

Here’s a full poem ‘There’s a certain Slant of light’ by Emily Dickinson. If you’re interested in a full analysis of this poem, check out our links at the bottom of the page! There’s a certain Slant of light There’s a certain Slant of light, Winter Afternoons – That oppresses, like the Heft Of Cathedral […]