English Literature IGCSE
Brechtian Devices
What Brechtian Devices means in English Literature IGCSE, as defined for Cambridge International.
Definition of Brechtian Devices
Theatrical techniques designed to remind the audience they are watching a play, preventing them from becoming too emotionally lost in the story.
Topics that use Brechtian Devices
- A Taste of Honey (Cambridge International IGCSE)
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Using Brechtian Devices in the exam
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