English Language GCSE
Anecdote
What Anecdote means in English Language GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definitions of Anecdote
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A short, amusing, or interesting story about a real incident or person.
A short, amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.
Topics that use Anecdote
- Spoken Language (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
- Writing: Non-fiction and Transactional Writing (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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Using Anecdote in the exam
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