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Write a story which involves remembering something you’d forgotten.

Prompt: Write a story which involves remembering something you’d forgotten.

Essay:

The scent of lavender struck me first—an unexpected wave of familiarity in the dim attic. My hands were coated in dust as I pulled the old box closer, its flaps worn thin from years of being opened and resealed. The light from the single bulb overhead pooled weakly on the floorboards, illuminating a faint inscription: “For Ellie.” My breath caught. Ellie. That name.

Recommendation:
To enhance the balance of memory and revelation, the writer could study Atonement by Ian McEwan. McEwan’s exploration of memory, guilt, and emotional nuance offers valuable techniques for creating layered and resonant narratives.

Mark awarded for content and structure = 16/16
Mark awarded for style and accuracy = 24/24
Total marks awarded = 40/40