Carrie's war book review
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Look carefully at chapter 11 of Heroes and show how Robert Cormier builds suspense
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An analysis of the ways in which two non-fiction texts present a biased account of the Derek Bentley case.
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How does Steinbeck create tension in this extract?
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Personal imaginitive
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Discuss the significance of the shifts in narrative perspective in Frankenstein. What is the effect of presenting different characters viewpoints, especially those of Victor and the monster?
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Macbeth Essay. The theme of the natural world vs the supernatural world is a major aspect that is conveyed regularly throughout Macbeth.
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