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How should I structure my time in an exam? (e.g. unseen text)

Before you start writing anything on your exam paper (plan or answer), make sure you have carefully read ALL the relevant questions and texts and UNDERLINE all the key command terms. Depending on the exam...

JL
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How to Structure an A Level Essay; i.e

Introductionunderstand the question and what are you trying to say about the question what is it that you would like to reveal to the examiner what are your layers to your answers i.e so what does this me...

EN
Answered by Eunice N. English tutor
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How do I answer Question 2 in English Language Paper 2?

For this question we are asked to write a summary about a topic of both sources. For example, the June 2018 paper asked students to write a summary about different surfboards used in the extracts. You mig...

GC
Answered by Gabrielle C. English tutor
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What are the different skills required to succeed in GCSE English Language and GCSE English Literature?

These are two different GCSEs that some students, including myself when I was starting KS4, find difficult to understand the varying skills that each require. For optimum success in GCSE English Language,...

EP
Answered by Ella P. English tutor
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What is the difference between a metaphor and a simile?

Both metaphors and similes are examples of stylistic devices used to compare two ideas. The main difference is that similes use words such as "like" or ...

UT
Answered by Uma T. English tutor
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