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Cambridge World Literature (0408) — key learnings, examiner-sourced common mistakes, flashcards and practice questions, organised by the 0408 syllabus.

Section 1 · Reading & Responding to Literature

1.1Close reading: analysing language and imageryView →
1.2Analysing structure and formView →
1.3Developing a personal, informed responseView →
1.4Using textual evidence: selecting and embedding quotationView →

Section 2 · Poetry

2.1Reading poetry: voice, imagery and meaningView →
2.2Poetic method: sound, rhythm and formView →
2.3Unseen poetry: the passage responseView →

Section 3 · Prose

3.1Reading prose: narrative, character and themeView →
3.2Prose method: narrative voice, setting and styleView →
3.3Unseen prose: the passage responseView →

Section 4 · Drama

4.1Reading drama: character, conflict and structureView →
4.2Dramatic method: dialogue, stagecraft and the audienceView →

Section 5 · Writing about Literature

5.1The passage-based question (Set Text Section A)View →
5.2The essay question (Set Text Section B)View →
5.3The critical response (Portfolio)View →
5.4The empathic response (Portfolio)View →

Section 6 · World Literature in Context

6.1Cultural, social and historical contextView →
6.2Comparing texts and perspectivesView →