English Language GCSE
Critical evaluation and judgement
What Critical evaluation and judgement means in English Language GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Critical evaluation and judgement
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Evaluating effectiveness by weighing the impact of choices, considering alternative readings or judging how successfully the writer achieves a purpose.
Topics that use Critical evaluation and judgement
- Critical reading and comprehension (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Bias and evaluation
- Combining ideas from multiple texts
- Comparative analysis
- Effect on the reader
- Form, structure and whole-text shaping
- Identifying central ideas
- Interpretation of themes and ideas
- Language and structure
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