English Literature GCSE
Contextual meaning
What Contextual meaning means in English Literature GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Contextual meaning
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Using the surrounding context to fix the meaning of a word, phrase, sentence or whole text.
Topics that use Contextual meaning
- Component 1: Shakespeare and Post-1914 Literature - Learning outcomes (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Punctuation of quotations
- Sentence control
- Characterisation and motivation
- Explicit versus implied meaning
- Plot and sequence
- Subject terminology
- Written accuracy
Using Contextual meaning in the exam
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