English Literature GCSE
Novella
What Novella means in English Literature GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Novella
A short novel or a long short story. *A Christmas Carol* is a novella, which allows for a focused, impactful narrative.
Topics that use Novella
- A Christmas Carol (OCR GCSE)
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Using Novella in the exam
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