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Point: Start off with something like "Shakespeare uses [technique] to show the ambition of Macbeth."
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Evidence: Now, quote a line in the play that would prove it. Make sure you know what technique is being used in that quote.
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Technique: Now explain that technique. "Shakespeare has used [technique] to show [something; this is dependent on the technique]."
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Explanation: Now, how does that technique help move the point you made forward? "The audience sees how Macbeth is willing to put his former ally Macduff in danger to fulfil his ambition of absolute power."
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Reflection: Ultimately, does the evidence support what you said at the beginning? Remember, you are allowed to disprove your own point, but you need to think about it before you do it, and generally it is more difficult to do this. "Throughout Macbeth, Shakespeare uses language techniques like this to show the continuously expanding scope of Macbeth's ambition."
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"A thesis statement is a short statement (one or two sentences) that summarises the main point or claim your argument is making
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You should include the exact words from the question in your thesis statement
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Examiners want to see your own opinion: your interpretation of what the author is trying to show
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Your thesis statement should also attempt to explain why you think the author has presented their characters in the way that they have: what are they trying to say overall? What is their message?
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A good way to think about this is to ask: what is the author’s one big idea in terms of the characters or themes addressed in the question?
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Include contextual ideas and perspectives to help explain the author’s intentions
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Including the author’s message or one big idea helps create a “conceptualised response”, which examiners reward the highest marks"
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went from 3s to 9s with (literally) night before revision - ask me anything59
Last reply 2 days ago
went from 3s to 9s with (literally) night before revision - ask me anything59