How do I learn quotations off by heart? Do you recommend any particular methods?

With so many set texts, it is easy to panic and wonder how you are going to learn enough quotes for your exam papers. However, do no worry! Here are some tips for memorising quotes:Little and often is keyDon't try to learn all your quotations at once. You will just stress yourself out! Aim to learn 5 quotation per session. This will be easier to memorise in a single block and will force you to pick your quotations thoughtfully. Pick multi-purpose quotesYou can make your life so much easier if you choose to learn quotation that you can use to discuss character as well as theme. Furthermore, you will be able to engage with language analysis more as you will be able to discuss the quotation in more than one way and include alternative interpretations.Analyse your quotes in advanceTaking the time to analyse your quotations will make them easier to memorise. Put a quotation in the centre of a mind map and brainstorm the following points:What it says about the character.How it demonstrates or expands on a theme in the text.The use of language in the quote.The rhythm, meter, rhyme or other plays with language such as assonance, alliteration or sibilance and what this says about the affect the writer was trying to achieve.