English Literature IGCSE
Colloquialism
What Colloquialism means in English Literature IGCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definitions of Colloquialism
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Words or phrases used in ordinary, everyday conversation rather than formal speech.
Informal, conversational language or dialect.
Topics that use Colloquialism
- A View from the Bridge (Pearson Edexcel IGCSE)
- To Kill a Mockingbird (Pearson Edexcel IGCSE)
Related terms
- Foreshadowing
- Bildungsroman
- Dramatic Irony
- Greek Chorus
- Motif
- Tragic Hero
- Dual Narrative Perspective
- Emasculation
Using Colloquialism in the exam
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