Dear All , i have looked for the book Cram Exam at different book stores but found it in none. Today is 3rd may and my first exam for M.A. English Part 1 is scheduled on 10th of May. i got my books about 10 days back. I had no idea it would be 27 books that i'd have to study for five subjects and i am freaked out. i don't know anyone in my social circle who has done M.A. English from PU and therefore i have no guidance whatsoever as to how to attempt the questions or the tips and techniques that can be helpful for exams. i am taking the risk of studying the important questions only though the time i'm left with is not sufficient for even that. Can any of you be kind enough to mail me the book 'cram exam' for part 1? i can pay via money order . My current city is Islamabad.

also, i am not good at memorizing things word by word. i normally go by concept and then express what i understand in my own words; how important is it to write lyrics from poetry and dialogs from dramas etc as they are word by word in the answers? how badly will i be marked if this element is missing in the answers i write?


Rgds,
Alyna

I am here with a sincere suggestion. Literature is not something that can be crammed. You have to go through the entire English Literature history and literary eras and its characteristics to understand the background, themes and motifs of each and every genre. Without learning certain literary terms you cannot attempt Poetry paper. There is nothing like Most Important Questions in English Literature. Questions are seldom repeated. Mostly the question are tricky. Quotations hold importance and they leave a good impression and help in getting higher marks. Precisely, questions in Drama, Novel and Poetry paper cannot be attempted without quoting important lines and verses. For example if you are attempting "Symbolism in The Wild Duck", you have to quote the lines like:
You cannot quote if you are not good at cramming and if you haven't read the text. And sadly, you haven't.

Do not over burden yourself. You will be disappointed in the end. Save your time and money, and prepare yourself for the next year.

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Your frustration can well be gauged from the errors in writing the name of month. Though Ms. Last Island have forwarded her sincere piece of advice to you, I have a back up plan, in case you are adamant to appear this year notwithstanding the risk.

The Plan is simple & effective. All you need to do is google for reviews and critical appreciations of each literary piece of work included in your syllabus. It may take you an entire day searching, saving, editing and printing the most relevant material for all the books/topics. Though there is no equivalent to reading the original text, yet the reviews/summaries and critical appreciations come handy when you are left very less time.

One of the websites recommended for such kind of documents is Scribd

I feel it inevitable to admonish you that this method is not going to earn you any extraordinary score in the papers. However, it may push you to get through the exam at least.

Besides, if you need some quick help, I have in my laptop some of the assignments and modified reviews of some of the literary works which I prepared back in 2009 during my post graduation. I'll share those if the need be.


Good Luck!

Regards,

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bhai redmax.i am also anxious to go through your assignments reviews.plz send me .i sent you email adress .check your user cp.regards

I have noted down the email. It will be convenient if you mention the specific work/topic that you require. Alternatively, you can pick any document from the uploads on this link Redmax!'s Documents

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thanks bhai. i need all gener notes assignments which you have.

bhyya i clicked on your given link but there are Altaf sheikh documents.plz help thanks

Those are my documents & that is my name.

Correct me if am wrong did you mean notes about characteristics of each genre such as Drama, Novel, Short Story etc and NOT the specific literary work? I am still unable to determine whether you are an undergraduate or graduate student of literature. Help me by revealing it as I should think of an appropriate piece of advice next time.

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redmax bhai .Asalam alaikum.i am master in english and want to study notes for improving knowledge . so notes and assignments which you have plz share.regards

Walekum Salam.

I have sent you some of my assignments and couple of other documents. Please check your email.

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thanks a lot bhyya now i received email .plz send more.