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The theme of a novel is the idea or message the author is trying to convey. There can be major themes and minor themes. A major theme is the central idea of the novel. It is the overarching message expressed...

Once the question is in front of you, write down straight away the things you think are relevant from the two texts. For example, if it asks you to compare the treatment of women in the two texts, note down ...

When thinking about exam texts, you should first look at past paper examples to get a feel for what kind of questions you will be asked. For example, if the theme of a paper is "love", you will, of...

Johannes Gutenberg

Good paragraphs come in all shapes and sizes, although this doesn't necessarily help you to prepare effectively for an exam, so a little extra guidance may be needed. Here's a good basic guide to writing a s...