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GCSE English language
English lang - paper 2
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q5 devices
RREADSMFQC
repetition
rhetorical
question
rule
of
3
emotive
language
anecdote
direct
address
simile
metaphor
facts
quote
reliable
source
counter
argument
q5 structure
introduction
short
sentence
first
point
repetition
of
rule
of
3
second
point
third
point
counter
argument
conclusion
rule
of
3
unequivocal
leaving no doubt
“there is unequivocal evidence”
incontrovertible
not able to be denied
”the facts are incontrovertible - action must be taken now”
catalyst
causes change
dichotomy
clear divide
“there’s a stark dichotomy between what politicians promise and what they deliver”
pernicious
gradual harm
ostensibly
appearing to be true but possible not
“ostensibly, fast fashion offers affordability - but at what cost?”
impetus
force that makes something happen or happen faster
“public outrage gave impetus to the government response“
ubiquitous
present, appearing or found everywhere
“plastic pollution is ubiquitous, effecting oceans and wildlife globally”
egregious
shocking bad
mitigate
to make something less harmful or serious
“we must take steps to mitigate the effects”
advocate
support
divisive
causes disagreement
farcical
ridiculous
futile
pointless
perpetuate
continue
scrutinise
examine closely
alleviate
make less severe
candid
truthful, honest
coherent
logical and consistent
concur
agree with
diligent
showing effort
gregarious
sociable
impartial
unbiased
meticulous
attention to detail
nuance
subtle difference
obsolete
outdated
quaint
beautifully old fashioned
Ubiquitous
present everywhere
venerable
given respect due to age and wisdom
zealous
having ambition for
ambiguous
vague
eloquent
fluent in speaking
fervent
passion
judicious
fair judgement
lament
express sorrow or regret
paradoxical
contradicts itself
quintessential
Representing a typical example of a quality/class.
Sagacious
showing good judgement
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