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Structuring the Literature Essay
Quick questions on Writing introductions and conclusions explained: O-Level Literature in English
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What is avoid the repetitive conclusion?Show answer
The weakest conclusion mechanically repeats the introduction and lists the points already made ("In conclusion, the writer presents love through imagery, structure and character"). This wastes the essay's last chance to make an impression and adds nothing. Equally, do not introduce a brand-new point you have no time to support. A conclusion should round off and lift the argument, not echo the opening or open a new one.
What is repetitive conclusion?Show answer
Mechanically restating the introduction and listing the points already made, adding nothing.
What is new points in the conclusion?Show answer
Introducing a fresh argument at the end with no time to support it, when the conclusion should round off and weigh, not open up.
What is q1?Show answer
What is the core job of an introduction, and what should it avoid? [2 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
How should a conclusion differ from a simple repetition of the introduction? [2 marks]
What is q3?Show answer
Why should both the introduction and conclusion be kept concise? [3 marks]
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