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Should I use a structure for my Writing section?

You don't need to, but it will most likely help. Try to remember that the question will ask you to write 'accurately' and 'interestingly', therefore you must avoid getting carried away by trying to add in...

Answered by Sophie B. English tutor
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How do I use the texts I have studied in questions that include extracts?

When asked a question based on a text you have studied that includes an extract in the exam, the response will always be in the form of an essay. You will be expected to make clear, concise points, suppor...

Answered by Eleanor F. English tutor
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How should I properly use a semi-colon?

There are many different ways in which a semicolon can be used. 

The first, and the most common is to link two similar clauses together. For example, you could say, 'The lady had a cat. The cat was...

Answered by Fern O. English tutor
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What is the best way to revise for an English Literature A-level exam?

There are many ways to revise and it depends on the type of learner you are. Personally, for my A-level English exams, I used revision cards with multiple quotes from the various books I studied and kept ...

Answered by Charlotte Z. English tutor
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Why is the gothic genre so bloody ?

The gothic genre was essentially the guilty pleasure reading of its day. Victorian society was constrained by the ideals of modesty and decorum, with a good deal of religious piety. Gothic writers rebelle...

Answered by Rebecca I. English tutor
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