What is the basic essay format for an extract question?

Introduction2 or 3 sentencesWhat happens in the extract?What has just happened before the extract?What changes as a result of the extract?
3 Paragraphs for the body of the essayONE main point per paragraphEach paragraph should start with a topic sentence which explains the ONE point that you will cover in this paragrapheg: 'Shakespeare presents tension through his use of setting'.Point: sentence showing the point you are making.Evidence: Quotation from the extract to show the examiner why you are making the point!Explain: What does this quotation show?Does Shakespeare use any poetic techniques? Simile? Metaphor?
Conclusion2 or three sentences'Tie up loose ends'Outline the basics that you covered in the essay. Try to end on a quote!

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