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    English Literature IGCSE

    Spatial Metaphor

    What Spatial Metaphor means in English Literature IGCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.

    Definition of Spatial Metaphor

    Using physical space to describe abstract concepts or emotions.
    Pearson Edexcel · Western Lane (study guide)

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    Using Spatial Metaphor 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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