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There are numerous writing styles, depending on the purpose of the text. For instance, is the author trying to inform their audience? Are they wanting to take them into a fictional world of a...

Context is something that is easy to forget to include, but it is really important! Understanding the historical or social context of a piece of writing can give you a lot of clues about the writer's mess...

All essays should begin with a introduction. In English Literature it is a good idea to use this to introduce your two texts, their authors, date of publication, and contextual factors (if an assessment o...

When writing an exam essay the most important thing is not to rush in. Read the question carefully and make sure you understand its nuances. Take a few minutes to think of what points you can raise in res...

In Macbeth, magic appears as a force that shapes the events of the play. The title character meets three witches after winning a battle, and they predict that he will become King. Later, after Ma...