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How long is Paper 2?
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1 hour 45 minutes, for one comparative essay [25].
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Most important early decision?
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Choosing the question your two prepared works genuinely fit.
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A good time split?
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~10 min choose & plan · ~90 min write · ~5 min check.
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Why does question choice matter so much?
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The wrong question strains the whole essay; the right one plays to your works.
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Two classic Paper 2 time failures?
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A question your works don't fit; and running out of time with no conclusion.
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What must the plan be?
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A by-point comparison (a thesis + shared points), not two reviews.
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What must the last ~5 minutes be for?
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A conclusion and a quick check for slips.
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Choose the ‘best’ question or the fitting one?
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The one YOUR works fit best.
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How do you pace 90 minutes of writing?
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Steadily across intro + comparative paragraphs; watch the clock.
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Complete essay or perfect fragment?
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Complete — always finish with a conclusion.
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