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what should I include in an introduction (section a)?

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  • put forward the initial argument using ‘certainly’ and then saying why you think this
  • say how it is achieved, stating 2 points to give the main paragraphs of the essay
  • then put forward a counter argument, saying ‘however, it can be argued…’ and explain a counter argument to the one set up in the question
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what should I include in an introduction (section b)?

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  • begin saying ‘in gothic texts’ then a feature of the gothic that is discussed in the question
  • go on to explain how it is relevant, or isn’t relevant in the three texts
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what should I include in my conclusion (section a)?

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  • ‘in conclusion, the play or novel is undoubtedly…’ explain main reason why to sum up argument
  • ‘however’ giving evaluative approach ‘this is achieved most effectively through…’
  • OR although on the face of the play/ novel … arguably
  • use the very final sentence to address the points in the question and make final statement
  • use phrases like although there is some room to suggest/ it is still open to debate that…
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what should I include in my conclusion (section b)?

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  • ‘overall, while all three texts highlight…(point in the question), it is…’
    end with note on gothic literature ‘gothic literature tends to demonstrate…’
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what is the overall essay structure? (for both)

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  • introduction = set up debate, stance of argument
  • paragraph 1 (agree/ disagree) =
    point/ evidence
    analysis (language, structure and form)
    alternative interpretation
    evaluation (using context/ critics)
    » always have a linking point back to the question at the end of paragraph
  • paragraph 2 = same
  • paragraph 3 = same
  • conclusion = sum up debate being evaluative, link strongly back to the question