English Literature IGCSE
In Medias Res
What In Medias Res means in English Literature IGCSE, as defined for Cambridge International.
Definition of In Medias Res
Latin for 'in the midst of things'. A structural technique where the narrative begins in the middle of the action, bypassing exposition.
Topics that use In Medias Res
- Stories of Ourselves Volume 2 (Selected) (Cambridge International IGCSE)
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Using In Medias Res in the exam
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