English Literature GCSE
Well-Made Play
What Well-Made Play means in English Literature GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definitions of Well-Made Play
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A dramatic genre from the 19th century with a complex plot, building suspense through secrets and revelations, leading to a climax.
A dramatic genre characterized by a tight plot, a climax close to the end, and a revelation of secrets.
Topics that use Well-Made Play
- An Inspector Calls (OCR GCSE)
- Modern prose or drama (OCR GCSE)
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