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What is the best technique to structure paragraphs in order to gain maximum marks?

Techniques such as P.E.E.L can be used in order to help structure paragraphs in a specific way to help get your point across and expand on the point effectively. P.e.e.l stands for point, evidence, explanati...
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How do you engage with critics in an essay?

This is a key skill which confuses a lot of people and really marks out A* candidates. It needn’t be all that difficult and with eight techniques you can have it in the bag. Firstly, try to consider critics ...
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explain the difference between a metaphor and simile, providing examples of both, and discuss why authors might wish to use either

A metaphor is a technique that compares two (or more) things directly- i.e, without drawing attention to the comparison. For example- ´Claire rubbed her eyes and breathed deeply, her head a storm.´ The autho...
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How do you begin to analyse a play?

When analysing a play, you will need to think slightly differently to when you analyse a poem or piece of prose text. Though the textual analysis remains important, there are additional characteristics to co...
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How do I write a news report?

To grab your reader's attention, you should begin with a catchy headline (although this may be given to you in the exam). Then your first paragraph should be a quick summary of the event that you're going to...
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Answered by Victoria H. • English tutor
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