English Literature IGCSE
Caesura
What Caesura means in English Literature IGCSE, as defined for Cambridge International, Pearson Edexcel.
Definitions of Caesura
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A pause near the middle of a line, usually indicated by punctuation (comma, dash, full stop).
A break or pause in the middle of a line of verse, often created by punctuation.
A pause near the middle of a line of poetry, often marked by punctuation.
A strong pause within a line of poetry, often created by punctuation.
Topics that use Caesura
- Songs of Ourselves Volume 1 (Selected) (Cambridge International IGCSE)
- Songs of Ourselves Volume 2 Part 3 (Selected) (Cambridge International IGCSE)
- Unseen Critical Commentary (Cambridge International IGCSE)
- Edexcel Anthology Poetry (Part 3) (Pearson Edexcel IGCSE)
- Unseen Poetry (Edexcel iGCSE) (Pearson Edexcel IGCSE)
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