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Bathos — Eduqas GCSE English Literature Definition

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Bathos

GCSE English Literature · key term

Bathos

Definition

An abrupt descent from an elevated or serious tone to something ordinary or potentially ridiculous.

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Eduqas GCSE English Literature · C720

Component 1

Revise: The Nurse

Eduqas English Literature past papers

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