English Literature GCSE
Literal versus inferential meaning
What Literal versus inferential meaning means in English Literature GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Literal versus inferential meaning
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Understanding a word, phrase or sentence in context, and distinguishing between what is stated explicitly and what is implied.
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