English Literature GCSE
Language and figurative language
What Language and figurative language means in English Literature GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Language and figurative language
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
The words a writer chooses, including figurative devices, which candidates must analyse and evaluate for how they contribute to quality and impact.
Topics that use Language and figurative language
- Component 2: 19th-century Novel and Poetry since 1789 - Learning outcomes (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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