English Language GCSE
Comprehension of explicit and implicit meaning
What Comprehension of explicit and implicit meaning means in English Language GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Comprehension of explicit and implicit meaning
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Explaining information that is stated directly and also inferring what is suggested, such as a character's feelings or motives.
Topics that use Comprehension of explicit and implicit meaning
- Component 1: Fiction and Imaginative Writing - 1.1 Reading (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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