English Literature GCSE
Dehumanisation
What Dehumanisation means in English Literature GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Dehumanisation
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The dehumanising way the victim is treated, shown through the casual, almost careless verb 'tosses' contrasting with the horrific image described.
Topics that use Dehumanisation
- Poetry anthology: Power and Conflict (AQA GCSE)
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