English Literature IGCSE
Authorial Intrusion
What Authorial Intrusion means in English Literature IGCSE, as defined for Cambridge International.
Definition of Authorial Intrusion
When the author steps away from the narrative to speak directly to the reader.
Topics that use Authorial Intrusion
- Things Fall Apart (Cambridge International IGCSE)
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Using Authorial Intrusion in the exam
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