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How can I form a strong argument in an essay about a text (ie a novel, play or poem)?

To make sure you're making a well-informed argument, you ought to use a structure that is backed up by plenty of evidence. To think about this you can use the PEEL method: P is for POINT- make your point ...

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Describe the use of narrative voice in The Great Gatsby

Fitzgerald provides a beautifully constructed 1st person narrative voice in The Great Gatsby, however the voice of Nick Carraway is hard to define and some intepretations of the novel argue that he is unr...

EP
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How can I easily identify the features of a character within a text?

One way in which you can identify a character within a text, is through their use of dialogue. For example, a character such as Oliver Twist in Dickensian literature might have incredibly informal dialogu...

LB
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How would I go about answering an unseen prose question?

Firstly, do not worry about the fact that it is a piece of unseen prose. Unseen is relatively straightforward if you break it down in to five main parts: 

  • Narrative - Who the narrator is,...

LB
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How do I structure my essays to best present my argument?

Your essay should move from an introduction, through an argument to a relevant conclusion.

In the introduction it is highly important that you both name the authors and/or texts under discussion. Y...

EG
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