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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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How do I answer a question about setting?

Setting is a common technique used by authors to create an image in a reader's mind. Ask yourself the question, if I was in the setting that has been described by this author: 'what would I expect to see ...

Answered by Jennifer B. • English tutor

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1 What do you understand from the article about the issues of food waste at Christmas? [8 marks]

Read Source 1, ‘It’s time to cut Christmas food waste’, by Rebecca Smithers. http://filestore.aqa.org.uk/sample-papers-and-mark-schemes/2016/november/AQA-ENG1H-INS-NOV16.PDF

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Answered by Gemma W. • English tutor

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What are the molecular processes involved in genetic modification? State which organisms can be genetically modified and why this may be beneficial.

Genetic modification involves the transfer of material from one species into another species. This involves using restriction enzymes, which recognise a particular DNA sequence to cut the DNA at this site...

Answered by Emma P. • English tutor

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How many quotes do I need to learn from (relevant book title)?

There is no right or wrong answer to the amount of quotes you need to learn. It's not about who can memorise the most words from the book, but rather who can understand and discuss the key themes in the b...

Answered by Elinor T. • English tutor

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