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Is it better to develop a few points very thoroughly or make more points even if I do not have the chance to elaborate on them as much?

Having more points, properly developed in well-structured paragraphs, generally gives you a better chance that at least some of what you have written receives points. Literature is very subjective, and yo...

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How do I effectively analyse a passage from a text?

When provided with a passage, it is important that you focus on a close text analysis of the exerpt you are provided with rather than trying to write as much as you know about the studied piece (regardles...

VG
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How do you plan an essay in an exam?

First of all before sitting an exam practice not only writing essays, but also writing plans. A good plan should be detailed and you can take 10 minutes at the start of your exam to make a thorough plan s...

KH
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What is the difference between what is presented and how it is presented?

This is a big question at GCSE literature, because there is a heavy focus on both interpretation and method. The difference between what is presented and how it is presented is just identifying the litera...

OW
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Where do I even start in writing a commentary for unseen poetry?

Getting a page of poetry you’ve never seen before is daunting, and especially when you’re under time pressure, it’s easy to get stressed. For this very reason, it’s necessary to just take a few minutes to...

MS
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