English Literature IGCSE
Context
What Context means in English Literature IGCSE, as defined for Cambridge International.
Definition of Context
The historical, social, cultural, or literary background that surrounds a text and influences its meaning.
Topics that use Context
- Coursework Portfolio (Cambridge International IGCSE)
Related terms
- Assessment Objectives (AOs)
- Empathic Response
- Writer's Methods
- Authentic Voice
- Conceptualised Argument
- Embedded Quotation
- Thesis Statement
Using Context 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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