One of the biggest mistakes students make is telling the examiner 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 happens instead of analysing 𝘄𝗵𝘆 it matters. ❌ "Scrooge is mean." ✅ "Dickens presents Scrooge as emotionally isolated through the simile 'solitary as an oyster', suggesting his selfishness has separated him from society." See the difference? The second answer: ✔ Uses evidence ✔ Identifies a technique ✔ Explains its effect ✔ Links to the writer's message 🎯 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲: Turn this simple sentence into an analytical one: 'Macbeth is ambitious.' Comment your answer below and I'll reply with some feedback! 🙂