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How do you approach a question when you first receive it and then go about planning an essay?

Underline key words, ie. if the question is 'What is the significance of women in Of Mice and Men ?' you would underline 'what', 'significance', 'women' and 'Of Mice and Men'. This allows you to keep on task...
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Answered by Sofia S. • English tutor
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Analyse the relationship between Romeo and Mercutio in the following passage. (Act 3, Scene 1)

In the above passage, Shakespeare captures the dedication Mercutio feels for Romeo. Mercutio's aggression towards Tybalt demonstrates the rage he feels when Romeo is insulted. Shakespeare emphasises Mercutio...
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Answered by Isobel J. • English tutor
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How should I structure an English Literature essay?

The most important thing to start with is the question. Underline all the key words that you can find, including instructions such as 'describe' or 'explore' and any key themes or characters that you need to...
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Answered by Laura S. • English tutor
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How do I write a good English Language essay?

The first point to consider is what type of essay you are being asked to write. Is it a persuasive or argumentative essay? Do you need to express your own opinion? It is a good idea to spend some time planni...
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Answered by Jenny N. • English tutor
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Write a short commentary on a passage from Margaret Atwood's "The Handmaid's Tale."

In this extract, we see Offred bathing and considering her existence. This scene can be seen as an extended metaphor for the conflict that Offred is experiencing between memories of a former life and her new...
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Answered by Rhiannon I. • English tutor
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