Literature is a very difficult subject, because there are usually many texts to understand and analyze. If you follow the steps below, you can be sure that you are well on your way to passing your literature exam.
Steps
Step 1. Read the texts once
Make sure you read the text carefully and not scroll through it quickly. Familiarize yourself with the main characters and the storyline.
Step 2. Summarize each chapter through bulleted lists after reading the text for the second time
This will make the future review easier, as you will already have a rough summary to work on.
Step 3. Make a profile for each main character, remembering to include everything important that the character has said or done and the connections to the other characters in the play
Step 4. Write more detailed notes, including the main themes of the work and how each character is important in the text
Step 5. Read each text at least 3 times, as this will help you when you have to take the exam as you will know the plot well
Step 6. Remember that when studying poems, you don't have to memorize them
Just make sure you know the basics, such as the structure of the poem, the themes, and, if so, the story.
Step 7. Remember some meaningful phrases spoken by some of the main characters of the story
Advice
- Use a highlighter to highlight key parts so they stand out when you read them.
- Take the opportunity to check your notes and maybe add new ones.
- Write a summary of the chapter.
- Put your notes in the form of a radar chart or mind maps, as they can help you remember the most important notes more easily.
- Pay attention to what the teacher says.
- Read the text as many times as possible.
- In the case of English literature, the "York Notes" are available for a large number of texts and provide an in-depth analysis of the plot, characters and themes.
Warnings
- Don't just read the book summary or liner notes. Read it entirely.
- Don't learn history by heart. You must also be able to analyze it.
