Publisher's Synopsis
Student Text Guides are written by experienced teachers and examiners for the specific needs of students of AS/A-level English Literature, whether attempting a coursework assignment or revising for an examination. They are the perfect accompaniment to the set text, providing invaluable background and exam advice.
This combination provides students with the opportunity to:
develop a deeper understanding of the text
form a more considered response to essay questions
strengthen your exam technique and improve your grades
Each guide comprises three sections:
an Introduction, which outlines the aims of the guide, the relevant exam board specifications and their Assessment Objectives, and offers a revision scheme with a suggested programme for using material in the guide
Content Guidance, which presents succinct and accessible coverage of key aspects of the text, including contexts, controversies and interpretations, glossaries and timelines, and sections on character, theme and symbol
Questions and Answers, which focus on various types of essay question and offer specimen plans and sample answers, together with mark schemes
