Analysis of ‘A Murmur in the Trees – to note -‘ by Emily Dickinson

Here, you’ll find an analysis of the poem “A Murmur in the Trees – to note -” by Emily Dickinson, including 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 […]

A Murmur in the Trees – to note – by Emily Dickinson

Below, you can find a complete poem “A Murmur in the Trees – to note -” by Emily Dickinson. If you’re interested in an analysis of this poem, check out our links at the bottom! A Murmur in the Trees – to note – A Murmur in the Trees – to note –Not loud enough […]

Poem by Emily Dickinson ‘A Bird, came down the Walk’

Below, you can find a complete poem and an analysis of “A Bird came down the Walk” by Emily Dickinson, including notes that are tailored towards A-Level students, but they are also suitable for those studying at any level. A Bird, came down the Walk –He did not know I saw –He bit an Angle […]

Descriptive Writing Techniques That Will Help You Write More Vividly

The ability to use descriptive writing techniques is an essential skill for every writer to master, whether you’re a student, a blogger, or a copywriter. Vivid descriptions can transform your paragraphs from vague and boring to engrossing and memorable! Like any other skill, of course, it takes time and practise to master, but there are […]

Descriptive and Creative Writing Prompts

In this post, we will looking at how descriptive and creative writing prompts can inspire you to write more, and get readers really engaged and connected to your writing. The most important part of descriptive writing is to add as many important details and characteristics to the person, place, object or experience in your essay. […]

Analysis of ‘A Bird came down the Walk’ by Emily Dickinson

Below, you’ll find an analysis of the poem “A Bird came down the Walk” by Emily Dickinson, including a breakdown of the stanzas, an insight into the speaker + voice of the poem, and an exploration of the themes and deeper meanings. These notes are tailored towards A-Level students, but they are also suitable for […]

5 Important Literary Devices You Must Know

In this post, we’ll help you get familiar with the 5 most important and commonly used literary devices in prose and poetry. We will give you a clear definition of each of the terms we’re discussing along with some examples of literary elements. Often, literary devices are used in writing for emphasis or clarity. Authors […]

GCSE Narrative Writing: High-Grade Answer + Teacher Feedback

The piece below, GCSE Narrative Writing, was completed by one of my students. It’s not done in timed conditions though, but it is about the length that you would expect for a real GCSE Descriptive Writing or Narrative Writing exam answer. This was written for the AQA English GCSE Exam, but it would suit any […]

AQA GCSE Practise Paper – Macbeth: The Captain’s Speech

Below is an AQA GCSE Practise Paper for Macbeth. The question is from the June 2019 GCSE exam paper for AQA GCSE English Literature. Use it to practise planning and writing, either as a full mock exam in timed conditions – or working through it in your own time and at your own pace. Thanks […]

How to Plan A Perfect Answer in Descriptive Writing

I’ve been writing a lot of descriptive writing fragments recently, so I thought I’d post them to help anyone who’s looking for ideas on how to plan a perfect answer. One thing that my students struggle a lot with is planning – how do you plan to describe something? It seems simple or straightforward, but […]