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    English Literature GCSE

    Unities (Classical)

    What Unities (Classical) means in English Literature GCSE, as defined for Eduqas.

    Definition of Unities (Classical)

    The rules of drama stating a play should have one action, occur in one place, and happen within one day.
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    Using Unities (Classical) in the exam

    Definition questions usually carry one or two marks, and examiners look for the precise wording. Write the definition from memory, check it against the version above, and then use the term in a longer answer on the same topic so it sticks.

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