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How do you approach the close reading of a passage?

Close reading is a very important skill required for questions that give you a passage to look at in the exam. An example A-level question might be, 'Discuss the passage from Act 1 Scene 4 of Hamlet, explori...
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Answered by Jessica B. • English tutor
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Can you explain the first and second reformations?

In late medieval Europe, the majority of Europeans accepted the Catholic Church's basic teachings and found its ceremonies and rituals meaningful. However, an increasingly vocal and significant faction of un...
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How has the writer structured the text to interest the reader?

Main thing is in answering this question is a clear plan. You pick out the important linguistic/ literary features of the text and rank them in order of importance. You then explore the overarching principle...
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“Missionary activity was the main reason for the growth of British interest in Africa in the late nineteenth century.”

This question is asking students to assess what drove British interest in Africa.A top level answer will thus explore the role of missionary activity and other factors in provoking British interest; assess w...
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Answered by Lola M. • History tutor
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Explain how sedimentary rocks such as sandstone are formed [6 marks].

6 marks indicates that the marker is looking for a factual and concise answer, demonstrating knowledge of at least 6 stages, or facts in order to gain full marks. 6 marks, means approximately 6 minutes to an...
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Answered by Anna W. • Geography tutor
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