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September 19, 2020 By TutorPhil Leave a Comment

Shakespeare’s Sonnet 30 – Best Illustrated Analysis

In this detailed and illustrated analysis of Shakespeare’s sonnet 30, you’ll learn: How it is structured What it really means How Shakespeare uses language to deliver his message effectively I’m Tutor Phil, and if you’re really curious what this sonnet means, here’s the short answer: In sonnet 30, Shakespeare complains that the thoughts of past… [Read More]

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September 16, 2020 By TutorPhil Leave a Comment

How to Write a Synthesis Essay – Illustrated Tutorial

A synthesis essay is an advanced type of an essay you may have to write in college. So, if you’re a little confused, not to worry – you’ve come to the right place. I’m Tutor Phil, and in this illustrated tutorial, I’ll teach you how to write a synthesis essay, step by step.  So, what… [Read More]

Filed Under: Essay Structure, Introductions and Conclusions, Paragraphs, Thesis Statement, Videos

September 14, 2020 By TutorPhil Leave a Comment

How to Write a Descriptive Essay about a Place

If you’re not sure what exactly a descriptive essay is and how to write one, you’ve come to the right place. I’m Tutor Phil, and in this tutorial I’ll explain how a descriptive essay works and how to write it, step by step. We’ll write one together, so you’ll have a great example of a… [Read More]

Filed Under: Essay Structure, Essay Writing Tips, Introductions and Conclusions

September 10, 2020 By TutorPhil Leave a Comment

How to Write a Narrative Essay – Step by Step Tutorial

A narrative essay is a piece of writing in which the author presents a theme and tells a story that illustrates it.  I’m Tutor Phil, and in this tutorial I’ll guide you through writing a narrative essay, step by step. First, we’ll get clear on what a narrative essay is and how it is constructed…. [Read More]

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September 8, 2020 By TutorPhil Leave a Comment

How to Write a Shakespearean Sonnet – Step by Step

To write a Shakespearean sonnet, you need to know how it is constructed and then imitate its argumentative style, structure, and rhyme scheme. I’m Tutor Phil, and in this tutorial, I’ll guide you step-by-step through writing a sonnet in Shakespearean style. We’ll first take a quick look at how a Shakespearean sonnet works and then… [Read More]

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September 7, 2020 By TutorPhil 19 Comments

Three Simple Rules of Using Contractions You Must Know

The way you use contractions (e.g. “Do not” vs “Don’t“) tells your reader a lot about you. If you are not clear on how to use them, You may convey that you haven’t done a lot of writing in your life Your language may sound unnatural Your sentences may lose some of their power You… [Read More]

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September 7, 2020 By TutorPhil 4 Comments

How to Write Subject-Verb-Object Sentences – Easy Tutorial

A sentence is a statement that consists of at least a subject and a verb. Optionally, it contains an object. The subject is what the sentence is about. The verb is what the subject does.  The object is acted upon by the subject and the verb. I’m Tutor Phil, and in this tutorial I’ll teach… [Read More]

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September 6, 2020 By TutorPhil 31 Comments

What Is an Argumentative Essay? Illustrated Guide & Sample

An argumentative essay is a piece of writing in which the author states an argument and supports it using evidence. An argumentative essay is also known as an expository essay, a position essay, or an opinion essay.  I’m Tutor Phil, and in this tutorial I’ll show you how to structure an argumentative essay. I’ll also… [Read More]

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September 4, 2020 By TutorPhil Leave a Comment

How to Write a Compare and Contrast Essay on Any Topic

If you’re writing a compare and contrast essay, and you’re a little overwhelmed, it’s totally understandable. This type of an essay has one of the trickiest structures. I’m Tutor Phil, and in this tutorial, I’ll show you how to write a compare and contrast essay step-by-step. You’ll also learn several ways to structure it. Let’s… [Read More]

Filed Under: Essay Structure, Introductions and Conclusions, Paragraphs, Thesis Statement

September 3, 2020 By TutorPhil Leave a Comment

How to Expand an Essay – 4 Tips to Increase the Word Count

Do you feel that you’ve written all you could in this essay, but it’s still short of the word count requirement? Maybe you need to add a few hundred or even a thousand words. If so, you’ve come to the right place. I’m Tutor Phil, and in this tutorial I’ll show you how to increase… [Read More]

Filed Under: Essay Writing Tips, Paragraphs

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