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What is the basic essay format for an extract question?

Introduction2 or 3 sentencesWhat happens in the extract?What has just happened before the extract?What changes as a result of the extract?
3 Paragraphs for the body of the essayONE main point per par...

EO
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How does The Grapes of Wrath compare with The Great Gatsby in the presentation of America in the 20th century?

Undeniably, one of the most noticeable differences between the texts is that they portray America in vastly contrasting economic states. Not only was the 20s a significantly richer and more lavish decade,...

EC
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How do I approach an Othello extract question?

Example of an extract question for Othello: “Read the extract below and then answer the question. Explore the significance of this extract in relation to the tragedy of the play as a whole. rememb...

KM
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How do I approach an unseen commentary?

Unseens can be very overwhelming, especially if you haven't done them before. The first crucial step is to make sure you carefully read the text. If you are provided with more than one passage to choose f...

SR
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Outline two gothic concepts with reference to at least one gothic text

One major gothic concept is Horror, the fear generated through physical shock. This is closely related to the male gothic, with Lewis' "The Monk" (1796) pioneering the use of grotesque imagery t...

EC
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