English Literature IGCSE
Empathic Response
What Empathic Response means in English Literature IGCSE, as defined for Cambridge International.
Definition of Empathic Response
An assignment where you write from the perspective of a character in the text, demonstrating your understanding of their voice, motivations, and context.
Topics that use Empathic Response
- Coursework Portfolio (Cambridge International IGCSE)
Related terms
- Assessment Objectives (AOs)
- Writer's Methods
- Authentic Voice
- Conceptualised Argument
- Context
- Embedded Quotation
- Thesis Statement
Using Empathic Response 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.
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