1. What the examiner is looking for – critical essay
Knowledge and understanding
Analysis – the techniques used by the writer
Imagery
Symbolism
Characterisation / character portrayal
Narrative technique- 3rd person (omniscient)
Structure: tension / dramatic climax / anticlimax
Evaluation
Effect of story on reader
In context of question

2. Introduction TART – text / author / refer to task
Name story and writer
Quick plot summary
Say that the story is tense
IMP – introduce main points
Tension built through:
Character portrayal
Dialogue
Conflict between fat/thin woman
3rd person omniscient narrative
Historical backdrop
Structure (builds to anti-climax)
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