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Annotation — AQA GCSE English Language Definition

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Annotation

GCSE English Language · key term

Annotation

Definition

A brief note added beside a text to record an observation, interpretation or useful piece of evidence.

Used by AQA

How each exam board covers it

AQA GCSE English Language · 8700

Paper 1, Paper 2

Revise: Timing and planning each paper

AQA English Language past papers

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Elapsed time
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