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Quick questions on Comparative and analytical essay writing: thesis, structure and the analysis move - AQA GCSE English Literature
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What is point-evidence with no analysis?Show answer
A quotation followed by a paraphrase is not analysis; always reach the effect.
What is a two-part comparison?Show answer
Analysing one text then the other is weak; compare in every paragraph.
What is q1?Show answer
What are the three stages of the core analysis move? [2 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
How should a comparative essay be structured? [2 marks]
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