English Literature IGCSE
Authentic Voice
What Authentic Voice means in English Literature IGCSE, as defined for Cambridge International.
Definition of Authentic Voice
Capturing the specific tone, vocabulary, and speech patterns of a character in an empathic response.
Topics that use Authentic Voice
- Coursework Portfolio (Cambridge International IGCSE)
Related terms
- Assessment Objectives (AOs)
- Empathic Response
- Writer's Methods
- Conceptualised Argument
- Context
- Embedded Quotation
- Thesis Statement
Using Authentic Voice in the exam
Definition questions usually carry one or two marks, and examiners look for the precise wording. Write the definition from memory, check it against the version above, and then use the term in a longer answer on the same topic so it sticks.
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