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How do I write a good paragraph?

A good place to start is making things simple. For paragraphs, this means understanding clearly what is expected. Once you know that, then you can focus on getting your big, most impressive points out under ...
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Answered by Lucy S. English tutor
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How can I write a full answer in the short amount of time given in the exam?

By practicing lots of past paper questions, I will make sure that you understand the necessary structure of an answer. This includes the steps needed for an introduction, the main body of the answer, includi...
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Answered by Sonia A. English tutor
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How do I analyse an unseen poem?

With unseen poetry you aren't expected to know the context so it is all about what you can see infront of you. First read the poem to see what it is talkimg about. Then look at the form of the poem, how it i...
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Answered by Anna L. English tutor
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How do I use PQA?

PQA stands for 'point, quote, analysis'. In a literary text, you may be asked to highlight the features which strenghten your essay's argument. To do so, it is best to first: 1) State the point you wish to m...
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Answered by Sophie F. English tutor
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How do you read read rhythm and meter in poetry?

For many, difficulty can be found in judging a poem's rhythm and meter and the siginificance of it. In a line of verse rhythm is simply patterns of stresses, in that you stress some syllables and don't with ...
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Answered by Cameron W. English tutor
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