English Literature IGCSE
Bathos
What Bathos means in English Literature IGCSE, as defined for Cambridge International.
Definition of Bathos
An effect of anticlimax created by an unintentional lapse in mood from the sublime to the trivial or ridiculous.
Topics that use Bathos
- Hullaballoo in the Guava Orchard (Cambridge International IGCSE)
Related terms
Using Bathos 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.
Practise English Literature questions
Create a free account to answer exam-style questions on this topic and get feedback on your answers.
Start free
All English Literature IGCSE terms7 days Premium · Then free forever · No card, no charge