English Literature GCSE
Collective pronouns
What Collective pronouns means in English Literature GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Collective pronouns
Pronouns like 'we', 'our', and 'us' that create a sense of shared identity and unity. Henry frequently uses collective pronouns in his speeches to inspire his troops and create a sense of brotherhood.
Topics that use Collective pronouns
- Henry V (OCR GCSE)
Related terms
- Anaphora
- Blank Verse
- Divine Right of Kings
- Dramatic Irony
- Extended Metaphor
- Machiavellian
- Meta-theatrical
- Rhetoric
Using Collective pronouns in the exam
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