English Language GCSE
Filler Words
What Filler Words means in English Language GCSE, as defined for Eduqas.
Definition of Filler Words
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Meaningless words or sounds used to fill pauses in speech (e.g., 'um', 'er', 'like', 'you know').
Topics that use Filler Words
- Subject Content - Scope of Study (Eduqas GCSE)
Related terms
- Accurate use of linguistic and literary terminology
- Active listening
- Adapting register to audience and context
- Analysis of language, form and structure across texts
- Anecdote
- Audience and purpose
- Bias and misuse of evidence
- Cohesion and coherence
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