Shreyasfc

The title says it all. I take English A Language and Literature Standard level. I have always struggled in Criteria A and B (understanding of the book and formulating an argument). Are there any tips you guys have? Before a test, I always try to create a good outline and re-read the book (although not very well). Yet, I still choke. Any tips? Note: I asked a similar question on Reddit, have not got any response, so hoped could get some here.