Study and Revise for AS/A-level: The Taming of the Shrew

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Books
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9.99
book_author_name: 
Martin Old
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Paperback
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Hodder Education
published_date: 
29/01/2016
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9781471854132
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Books > Poetry, Drama & Criticism > Literature: history & criticism > Plays & playwrights > Shakespeare studies & criticism
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Martin Old|Paperback|Hodder Education|29/01/2016
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9781471854132
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Exam Board: AQA A, AQA B, EdexcelLevel: AS/A-levelSubject: English literatureFirst teaching: September 2015First exams: Summer 2016Enable students to achieve their best grade in AS/A-level English Literature with this year-round course companion; designed to instil in-depth textual understanding as students read, analyse and revise The Taming of the Shrew throughout the course.This Study and Revise guide:- Increases students' knowledge of The Taming of the Shrew 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

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