Study and Revise for AS/A-level: The Wife of Bath’s Prologue and Tale

Exam Board: AQA, CCEA, Edexcel Level: ASA-level Subject: English literature First teaching: September 2015 First exams: Summer 2016Enable students to achieve their best grade in ASA-level English Literature with this year-round course companion; designed to instil in-depth textual understanding as students read, analyse and revise The Wife of Bath’s Tale throughout the course. This Study and Revise guide:- Increases students’ knowledge of The Wife of Bath’s Tale as they progress through the detailed commentary and contextual information written by experienced teachers and examiners- Develops understanding of characterisation, themes, form, structure and language, equipping students with a rich bank of textual examples to enhance their coursework and exam responses- Builds critical and analytical skills through challenging, thought-provoking questions and tasks that encourage students to form their own personal responses to the text- Extends learning and prepares students for higher-level study by introducing critical viewpoints, comparative references to other literary works and suggestions for independent research- Helps students maximise their exam potential using clear explanations of the Assessment Objectives, sample student answers and examiner insights- Improves students’ extended writing techniques through targeted advice on planning and structuring a successful essay