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What must a Paper 2 intro contain?
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What must a Paper 2 intro contain?
Both works (titles/authors), the question's idea, and a comparative thesis.
How should the conclusion differ from the intro?
It draws the comparison together and adds a ‘so what?’ — not a repeat.
What must neither end do?
Summarise the plots.
The intro's most important sentence?
The comparative thesis.
The conclusion's payoff?
What the comparison reveals about the works or the theme.
Which criterion does the frame support?
C — a focused comparative argument.
Should the conclusion add a new point?
No — draw existing points together instead.
How should you name the works?
By title and author, in the introduction.
Common weak conclusion?
Repeating the intro or summarising the plots.
The frame in one line?
Intro: both works + thesis. Conclusion: reworded thesis + draw together + so what.
Topic 4.9 study notes
Full notes & explanations for Introductions and conclusions
English A Lang & Lit exam skills
Paper structures, command terms & tips
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