English Literature IGCSE
Dramatic Monologue
What Dramatic Monologue means in English Literature IGCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Dramatic Monologue
A poem in the form of a speech or narrative by an imagined person, in which the speaker inadvertently reveals aspects of their character.
Topics that use Dramatic Monologue
- Edexcel Anthology Poetry (Part 3) (Pearson Edexcel IGCSE)
- Unseen Poetry (Edexcel iGCSE) (Pearson Edexcel IGCSE)
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