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How do I write a good essay for my English Literature GCSE?

Essay writing, for coursework but especially for exams, can seem stressful, but there are some simple steps to writing good essay answers every time.

Here are some of my top tips:

1. A...

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What are the essential components for a well-structured English (literature) essay?

There are overarching essential components for an English essay whether you are dealing with poetry or prose. A strong essay will state the intentions of the essay from the introduction, and continue/deve...

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How do I write a poetry comparison essay?

The most important part of any English essay is the planning: you need to make sure that you know what you are writing about before you start. With a poetry co...

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How do I get ideas for a great coursework essay?

Coursework essays are a great place to get truly creative with your ideas, but don't let the endless possibilities daunt you; there are ways to get going with your work which will give you a definitiv...

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How do I begin a paragraph in an English essay?

The best way to begin a paragaph for any essay subject is to write a "topic sentence". A topic sentence is a sentence that clearly defines the content you will tackle in the paragraph and is...

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