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The big four HL-essay mistakes?
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The big four HL-essay mistakes?
Summary, a broad question, feature-spotting, no development.
The summary mistake?
Retelling the work instead of analysing choices.
Why is a broad question a problem?
It makes the essay a list, not a developed argument.
What is feature-spotting?
Naming devices without analysing their effect.
Fix for no development?
Make each paragraph add a layer, not repeat the point.
Which criteria does summary cost?
A (understanding) and B (analysis).
Which criteria do a broad question / no development cost?
Criterion C (focus and development).
The sneaky disguised mistake?
Summary dressed as analysis — no choice or effect named.
Fix for feature-spotting?
Add the effect and evaluate how well the choice works.
Self-check as you write?
Analysing? Focused? Giving effects? Developing?
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English A Lang & Lit exam skills
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