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