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How do I structure my essays to best present my argument?

Your essay should move from an introduction, through an argument to a relevant conclusion. In the introduction it is highly important that you both name the authors and/or texts under discussion. You also ne...
EG
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How do I write an A* essay?

First of all you must have a good knowledge of the text and the main events of the plot. The examiner can easily recognise whether your knowledge of the text is superficial or in-depth. Furthermore, in A- Le...
LD
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How should I approach a comparison between two texts?

If you are being asked to choose the texts you are comparing, you should do so on the basis of their similarities. For example, in the question: ‘Compare the significance of isolation in two texts you have s...
CP
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What is the best way to answer a comparative poetry question?

Usually a student should look to compare 3-4 poems (including a substantial comparison of two), but it is the quality of the response which matters not neccesarily the amount of comparisons. You should look ...
EP
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What is the difference between the beautiful and the sublime in the gothic novel?

If I say the word beautiful, what is the main idea that comes to your mind? Keep that, and now think about something else, like being in front of a huge mountain or building, or if you prefer in front of the...
SD
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