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Was the Cold War a Hot War that failed to happen?

The Cold War was an entirely new conception of international relations, and one which can only tentatively be termed a ‘war’, certainly in the conventional sense. The Prussian military theorist Carl von Clau...
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Find the x-coordinates of the stationary points on the graph with equation f(x)= x^3 + 3x^2 - 24x

This answer has 3 steps:1) find the derivative, f’(x), of the function2) factorise the derivative 3) set equal to zero and solve for x1) f’(x) = 3x^2 + 6x - 242)f’(x) = 3(x^2 + 2x - 8)3) x^2 + 2x - 8 = 0 (x+...
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How do I approach analysing live performance?

Start by splitting the production into different categories. This could be: Overall Directorial VisionCasting and CharacterisationSet & PropsCostumeSoundLightingIf you have a copy of the text note down a...
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'Analyse ways in which meanings are shaped in literary texts.' (With unseen passages to choose from, as seen on OCR English Literature A Level)

[As seen on the examples board, I'm giving instructions on how to write these types of questions rather than an example answer as the answer always depends on which new text is given in the exam. I hope this...
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How do I approach the source-based essay?

The Oxford University HAT test can seem daunting, and indeed it is not like any exam you will have taken before. However it is important to identify ways in which you can approach the source. Firstly remembe...
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Answered by Eliza H. • HAT tutor
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