English Literature GCSE
Diction
What Diction means in English Literature GCSE, as defined for Eduqas, OCR.
Definitions of Diction
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The specific word choices made by a writer. Analysis of diction involves examining the connotations and effects of individual words.
The choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing.
Topics that use Diction
- In the Park (Eduqas GCSE)
- Unseen Poetry: Analysis and Comparison (OCR GCSE)
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Using Diction in the exam
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