English Literature A-Level
Use of evidence and quotation
What Use of evidence and quotation means in English Literature A-Level, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Use of evidence and quotation
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Choosing evidence that directly supports your argument and integrating short, precise quotations smoothly into sentences, always following a quotation with analysis of how it shapes meaning.
Topics that use Use of evidence and quotation
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- Analytical writing skills
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