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How do I write a good introduction?

Your introduction is the cog that gets the others turning in your essay. An introduction to any essay should primarily outline the argument or points that you will make in your essay, while remaining clea...

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What are common characteristics of Gothic literature?

Gothic literature differs from text to text, as pieces need only contain a few of the classic elements in order to be classed as Gothic.

These elements include, but are not limited to:

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What is free indirect discourse?

Free indirect discourse sounds a lot more complicated than it actually is - it refers to a style of third person narration that steals aspects of first person narration. Basically, the narrator is an omni...

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When is it appropriate to use a semi-colon?

Semi-colons should be used in order to join together two independent clauses together in order to show closely related ideas, for example: "My dad plays the ukulele and my brother plays the flute; I ...

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What type of context is relevant and how can I put this in my answer?

Generally, context can be split up into different types such as biographical (anything about the author or poet's life which links to the text), historical (events at the...

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