English Language GCSE
Precision in selecting language evidence
What Precision in selecting language evidence means in English Language GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Precision in selecting language evidence
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Choosing a small number of well-chosen examples, such as a specific verb, adjective, pronoun or sentence type, and quoting them accurately rather than listing many features briefly.
Topics that use Precision in selecting language evidence
- Component 2: Non-fiction and Transactional Writing - 2.1 Reading (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Accurate use of linguistic and literary terminology
- Audience and purpose
- Bias and misuse of evidence
- Comprehension of whole texts
- Critical evaluation and different responses
- Interpretation of themes, ideas and information
- Language and structure analysis
- main theme
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