English Literature GCSE
Authorial Intrusion
What Authorial Intrusion means in English Literature GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Authorial Intrusion
When the narrator speaks directly to the reader to influence their opinion.
Topics that use Authorial Intrusion
- A Christmas Carol (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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Using Authorial Intrusion in the exam
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