English Literature GCSE
Selecting and using textual evidence effectively
What Selecting and using textual evidence effectively means in English Literature GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Selecting and using textual evidence effectively
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Choosing the most relevant moments or quotations rather than listing everything you know, and embedding short, precise quotations that directly support your point.
Topics that use Selecting and using textual evidence effectively
- Skills - Writing (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Adapting writing for different purposes
- Clear and coherent written communication
- Technical accuracy
- Accurate grammar
- Proofreading
- Sustaining a critical point of view
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