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What is the difference between what is presented and how it is presented?

This is a big question at GCSE literature, because there is a heavy focus on both interpretation and method. The difference between what is presented and how it is presented is just identifying the litera...

OW
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Where do I even start in writing a commentary for unseen poetry?

Getting a page of poetry you’ve never seen before is daunting, and especially when you’re under time pressure, it’s easy to get stressed. For this very reason, it’s necessary to just take a few minutes to...

MS
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How do I plan an essay under such strong time constraints?

Ultimately, in exam conditions you have to prioritise speed during the planning time, as usually you only have about 45 minutes to write each essay. Therefore, plans have to be simple and different buzzwo...

ST
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How would you structure a paragraph?

In the IB, it is of paramount importance that one should strictly follow the subject guidelines. If you look at the marking rubric, it is important that you 1.) Effectively organise your arguments in o...

IS
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How do I effectively analyse a quotation in a text?

When writing an essay, it is imperative that you close read quotations from the set text you are studying. However, this can be tricky- particurarly if you are not familiar with poetic devices, rhetoric a...

LH
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