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How should I structure a single paragraph for my essay?

If you have never written a proper essay before, I would recommend the PEEL method where you state your point followed by evidence, elaboration and link back to your argument. I think this is a good start...

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It is often said that literature is a voice for social commentary. How is this true of at least two of the works that you have read?

Joseph Conrad's Heart of Darkness and F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby both explore their contemporary contexts. In both, they introduce narrators into an alien context; Conrad exp...

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What is one of the main themes in Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird?

Throughout her novel, Harper Lee consistently juxtaposes good and evil. She utilises Scout and Jem's childhood innocence to show how the concept of evil develops. Initially, Scout and Jem have never truly...

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How should I structure a commentary?

Begin with an introduction that demonstrates that you grasp the text's literal meaning within a succinct thesis statement. The thesis statement should contain the key

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How do I begin to analyse an unseen poem in exam conditions?

An unseen poem in exam conditions can be the source of much stress for students. It is crucial that when the time comes, you remain calm and collected, even if at first the poem appears difficult.

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