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How should I explain the effects that a passage has on its reader?

It's often much easier to work out what a passage makes you feel than how it has that effect on you, it's reader. An easy structure to remember to help you with this is P-E-E (Point-Example-Explain). 

Answered by Moorea M. English tutor
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How does Angela Carter's "The Bloody Chamber" rewrite gothic tales according to a feminist agenda?

Carter's intentions for reimagining of the Gothic genre in her 1979 collection of short stories The Bloody Chamber can be more clearly understood when considering her political motives - she was ...

Answered by Alex L. English tutor
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How should I structure an A-Level answer to ensure I reach my desired mark bands?

Both OCR and AQA structure their mark schemes around five Assessment Objectives (AOs). Some portions of your examination will require showing knowledge of all five, others only a selection. In short, they...

Answered by Ben W. English tutor
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How important is including historical context in an essay?

Short answer? Very. A piece should seldom be viewed in isolation from the context it was written in. It is important to be aware of any important historical events which may have influenced the author in ...

Answered by Sorcha H. English tutor
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How should I structure my exam essay?

Structure is actually the most important part of your English essay; if your thoughts are not presented clearly, then the examiner will not follow your argument. Here are some guidelines to make sure that...

Answered by Kirsten M. English tutor
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