This student text complements the revised edition of Literature, Criticism, & Style by focusing on the skills of analysis and close reading which are necessary for work with unseen texts. To reflect the new emphasis on topic areas or perspectives, the material is organized thematically. Mini-anthologies of prose, poetry, drama and non-fiction, including some written pre-1770, are accompanied by a range of structured tasks and activities, together with hints and tips for succeeding in unseen work. A selection of the examination-type questions are followed by sample student answers and examiners' comments.