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How do I structure a good introduction?

I've foung the best way to structure an introduction is to use the (upside down) pyramid method. You open with a broad statement that links to the general topic you'll be covering, followed by a more pointed...
TM
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How do I answer the unseen poem question?

Seeing an unseen poem and having to analyse it in an exam can be very scary, and it was always my least favourite part of the exam. I am going to teach you a way to approach the question that will hopefully ...
SR
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How do I approach the unseen commentary (Paper 1)?

The unseen commentary can be very daunting - some students think you can't revise for it (because it's unseen, right?), but I think you can, and the key to doing well is: (1) to consider the key elements or ...
ET
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How should I approach a close reading analysis of a poem?

First identify points of interest in the poem; for instance, unusual/ emotive words, punctuation, word-sounds or images. Then thoroughly break down a select few of these, making sure to mention how they affe...
ED
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How do I successfully include context in my essays?

Writing about context for any essay can be daunting, since it often seems difficult to know what to revise and remember for your exam as you don’t know what the question will be. In answer to this question, ...
FP
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