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GCSE English Literature · key term
The use of an object, image or action to represent an idea beyond its literal meaning.
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The use of an object, figure or detail to represent a wider idea, such as the Ghost’s black clothing representing death.
The use of an object, character or image to represent an idea beyond its literal meaning.
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A recurring image whose meaning goes beyond its literal sense. Estella’s references to her heart concern her capacity for love and sympathy.
An object, action or image that represents an idea beyond its literal meaning.
An object, action or image that carries meaning beyond its literal role in a text.
Paper 2
The use of an object, character or image to represent an idea beyond its literal meaning.
The use of an object, action or image to represent a wider idea.
Paper 1
The use of an object, action or image to represent a wider idea beyond its literal meaning.
The use of an image, object or event to suggest a wider idea beyond its literal role in a story.
The use of a place, object, character or action to suggest meanings beyond its literal role.
Component 2
The use of a character, object or detail to represent an idea beyond its literal meaning.
An image, object or detail that carries meaning beyond its literal role, such as gold representing the different kinds of wealth in Silas’s life.
The use of a person, object or image to suggest a wider meaning. Eppie’s golden hair helps her symbolise a richer form of treasure than money.
An object, colour or other detail that carries meanings beyond its literal role in a story.
