Colloquialism
What Colloquialism means in English Language GCSE, as defined for Eduqas, OCR.
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A word or phrase that is not formal or literary and is used in ordinary or familiar conversation.
An informal word or phrase, more common in speech than in formal writing.
Informal, conversational language or slang.
Topics that use Colloquialism
- Introduction - Aims and objectives (Eduqas GCSE)
- Subject Content - Scope of Study (Eduqas GCSE)
- Content of non-exam assessment of GCSE (9–1) in English Language (OCR GCSE)
Related terms
- Standard English
- Anecdote
- Discourse Markers
- Implicit Information
- In media res
- Juxtaposition
- Register
- Rhetorical Question
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