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Higher Level Essay
A 1,200-1,500 word essay written by HL students on one of the literary works studied in class, exploring a specific line of inquiry chosen by the student and assessed externally.
PEEL
A paragraph structure used in analytical writing: Point (state the argument), Evidence (quote the text), Explanation (analyse the technique and its effect), Link (connect back to the thesis).
Thesis
One sentence, usually at the end of your introduction, that captures the main argument of your essay.