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I am doing an English major in university.When I read novels and poems,I have difficulty interpreting the underlying meanings of the texts.How can I improve myself in that?
Also,how can I achieve better marks while writing analytical essays about these novels?
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Do more writing, and, especially, do more reading. Also, talk about what you read with other students. Discussing what you have read will help you acquire more understanding of it.