English Literature - can somebody address my fear! Context enough?

I'm considering switching Sociology for English Lit but I am concerned about a few things.

My analytical ability of a text is generally good and I feel I have good historical knowledge giving me a good grounding in articulating my understanding of the context of a text. I also generally enjoy reading and giving my opinion on a novel etc. etc.

Now, to my concerns! I am not very clued up on basic things like assonance, similes, stanzas etc.. As a result I feel that my essays and answers may lack the sort of depth that other candidates will give hence giving me crap grades.

If A-level Lit requires me to give detailed answers on structure and linguistic devices then it's not for me. But if it requires me to understand a text, it's effect, it's historical context and to be able to dissect certain passages then I think I can do it.

I hope I have made myself clear. Any help is appreciated.

I'm considering switching Sociology for English Lit but I am concerned about a few things.

My analytical ability of a text is generally good and I feel I have good historical knowledge giving me a good grounding in articulating my understanding of the context of a text. I also generally enjoy reading and giving my opinion on a novel etc. etc.

Now, to my concerns! I am not very clued up on basic things like assonance, similes, stanzas etc.. As a result I feel that my essays and answers may lack the sort of depth that other candidates will give hence giving me crap grades.

If A-level Lit requires me to give detailed answers on structure and linguistic devices then it's not for me. But if it requires me to understand a text, it's effect, it's historical context and to be able to dissect certain passages then I think I can do it.

I hope I have made myself clear. Any help is appreciated.

Sorry I could not get to your thread soon enough! Do you still need advice or have you come to a conclusion?