COMMON MISTAKES IN ENGLISH LIT AND HOW TO AVOID THEM.

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1. *Memorizing plot instead of understanding themes*

*Mistake*: Students write “he did this, then she did that” for 3 pages.  

*Why it’s wrong*: WAEC wants analysis, not a story retell.  

*How to avoid*: For each novel, pick 3 core themes. Link every quote/event back to a theme. Example: In _Purple Hibiscus_, beating isn’t just “violence” — it links to religion, control, and silence.


2. *Weak or missing quotes*

*Mistake*: Making claims without backing them up. “Eugene was wicked.”  

*Why it’s wrong*: No evidence = no marks.  

*How to avoid*: Learn 4-5 short, powerful quotes per novel. Even 1 line quotes work if you explain them well.


3. *Confusing characters*

*Mistake*: Mixing up characters from different novels or misspelling names.  

*Why it’s wrong*: Examiners deduct marks for inaccuracy.  

*How to avoid*: Make a 1-page character chart per novel with role, traits, key quotes.


4. *Ignoring the question*

*Mistake*: Writing everything you know about the novel instead of answering the prompt.  

*Why it’s wrong*: Off-point answers score low even if well-written.  

*How to avoid*: Underline keywords in the question. “Discuss the role of” means you talk about role, not plot.


5. *Poor structure*

*Mistake*: One big paragraph for everything.  

*Why it’s wrong*: Hard to read, looks disorganized.  

*How to avoid*: Use intro → 3 body paragraphs → conclusion. One idea per paragraphs 


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