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A Level

How can I structure my essays more clearly and without going off topic?

The first step is to understand the question and then create a good plan. You won't have long in the exam, so I would recommend that you practice writing plans using past papers as well a...

Answered by Cara N. English tutor
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How many paragraphs should I write for my English essay?

Although there is not a strict criteria on this, a typical essay at this level would tend to be three paragraphs long, as well as an introduction and a conclusion. Each paragraph should hit all of the ass...

Answered by Frankie M. English tutor
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Explain how Jay Gatsby personifies the American Dream

Jay Gatsby is a self-made man who pulled himself up out of poverty. However, despite having money, he can never quite fit in with those in East Egg - "old money" families - and meets a tragic en...

Answered by Elena M. English tutor
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Never Let Me Go has been described as “moving and disturbing”. What techniques does Ishiguro use to make the reader respond in this way?

Never Let Me Go is in equal measures moving and disturbing. Some of the elements that make the novel most disturbing are also the elements that make it most moving, and vice versa. For example, the realis...

Answered by Lydia H. English tutor
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What is the best way to revise for English literature?

Different revision techniques work for different people, but I find that employing a variety of different methods is often the best way to ensure that the most information information is retained. When st...

Answered by Abbie R. English tutor
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