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How should I structure my paragraphs in an essay?

You can use PEAL to create in depth but to the point paragraphs. Write P.E.A.L at the top of your page as a checklist. P stands for point, so the first thing you must do it make a point about your text that ...
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Answered by Melissa J. English tutor
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How does Priestley present the character of Mr Birling in An Inspector Calls?

Throughout the play, Priestley presents Mr Birling as a clear representation of the patriarchal upper class. Written in 1945, but set in 1912, the purpose of "An Inspector Calls" is to provoke a ne...
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Answered by Katyana R. English tutor
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You are going to enter a creative writing competition. Your entry will be judged by a panel of people your own age. Write the opening part of a story about a place that is co-inhabited by humans and animals.

I could hear a cacophony of calls in the night- this is what woke me. I searched in the dark for a torch and fumbled for the switch. A beam of light hit the edge of my tent and I saw the unmistakable shadows...
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Answered by Josh E. English tutor
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How do I approach analysing an unseen poem in an exam?

Approaching an unseen poem is not as scary as it seems; all you need is a system for ensuring that you’ve really used your time to squeeze as much out of the poem as you can. It’s always important to start o...
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How would you go about analysing an unseen poem for the first time?

I think the clearest access point when starting to unpick a new text is through identifying key themes, motifs and patterns, which can be pretty easy once you know what you're looking for. There are a couple...
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Answered by Aaron C. English tutor
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