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How do I structure an essay?

A standard, good essay contains 5 paragraphs, comprising of an introductory paragraph, three body paragraphs, and one conclusion paragraph.

The introductory paragraph shoul...

MH
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What is intertextuality and why is it important?

Intertextuality is the relationship between different texts, specifically literary ones. It is the way that texts refer to and influence other texts. Julia Kristeva first used the term in her 1966 work...

EB
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What is a Bildungsroman?

The term Bildungsroman is used to describe a genre of fiction which describes the protagonist's formative years, the process of growing up and/or their spiritual development. These novels often focus o...

BC
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What is the best way to structure an essay?

GCSE will often be the first time students are expected to write full-length essay-style answers to questions. This can be a daunting prospect for many students and so I think the best way to start wou...

JS
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How can I revise for my English exam?

English revision can be daunting because your teacher can't give you a list of facts to memorise. However, there's still lots you can do to make sure you go into the exam ready and confident!

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CG
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