GCSE English Language key terms

GCSE English Language terms, at a glance.

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Subject English Language
Level GCSE
GCSE English Language
anaphora
repetition of a word at the start of clauses
Used for emphasis and rhythm, as in "I have a dream... I have a dream...". Useful to spot in unseen extracts and to name accurately in analysis.

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Paper 1 and Paper 2 both reward naming techniques accurately: anaphora, asyndeton, pathetic fallacy. Repeated glances help the right term surface quickly in the exam.

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Sample GCSE English Language terms

anaphora
repetition of a word at the start of clauses
pathetic fallacy
giving nature human emotion to reflect mood
asyndeton
omitting conjunctions for pace and impact

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