English Literature IGCSE
Anaphora
What Anaphora means in English Literature IGCSE, as defined for Cambridge International, Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Anaphora
The repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses.
Topics that use Anaphora
- Songs of Ourselves Volume 1 (Selected) (Cambridge International IGCSE)
- The Merchant of Venice (Pearson Edexcel IGCSE)
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Using Anaphora 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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