English Literature GCSE
Malapropism
What Malapropism means in English Literature GCSE, as defined for OCR, Pearson Edexcel.
Definitions of Malapropism
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The mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often with an unintentionally amusing effect.
The mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often with unintentionally amusing effect.
Mistaken use of a similar-sounding word, creating comedy.
Topics that use Malapropism
- A Midsummer Night's Dream (OCR GCSE)
- Much Ado About Nothing (OCR GCSE)
- Much Ado About Nothing (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
- Shakespeare (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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Using Malapropism in the exam
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