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How do I write an essay in an exam?

The first thing to do when writing your exam essay is to breathe! Take a moment, read the question through a few times to make sure you’ve absorbed it, and relax. When I’m in an exam, I always highlight o...

Answered by Catherine H. English tutor
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What does the conch shell symbolise in William Goulding's 'Lord of the Flies'?

The conch shell is an important symbol in William Goulding's novel, 'Lord of the Flies', as it is used at the start of the novel, when Ralph and Piggy attempt to create some structure into their new lives...

Answered by Charlotte A. English tutor
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How do I write an essay?

Firstly - take a deep breath. This is an opportunity for you to pool all of your knowledge together and show off.Secondly - consider the wording of the question. The wording of the question will determine...

Answered by Lizzie H. English tutor
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How can I prepare for an unseen poetry question?

Preparing to write an essay on an unseen poem can seem challenging, especially as you cannot predict what the poem will be, or even what theme it will have or what period of time it will come from. Howeve...

Answered by Verity S. English tutor
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How do I write a good paragraph?

Once you have a structure to follow, writing a paragraph is a lot easier. The following structure works for any paragraph, no matter how long it is. It's called PEEL. P - Point. Try and summarise the poin...

Answered by Isobel C. English tutor
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