English Language A-Level
Semantic Pejoration
What Semantic Pejoration means in English Language A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Semantic Pejoration
When a word develops a more negative meaning over time.
Topics that use Semantic Pejoration
- Component 3 – Topic area: Language and Journalism (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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Using Semantic Pejoration in the exam
Definition questions usually carry one or two marks, and examiners look for the precise wording. Write the definition from memory, check it against the version above, and then use the term in a longer answer on the same topic so it sticks.
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