English Literature IGCSE
Omniscient Narrator
What Omniscient Narrator means in English Literature IGCSE, as defined for Cambridge International, Pearson Edexcel.
Definitions of Omniscient Narrator
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An all-knowing narrative voice that can access the thoughts and feelings of multiple characters.
An all-knowing narrative voice that can access the thoughts and feelings of all characters.
A third-person narrative voice that knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters.
An all-knowing narrative voice that can see into the minds of all characters.
Topics that use Omniscient Narrator
- Hullaballoo in the Guava Orchard (Cambridge International IGCSE)
- Pride and Prejudice (Cambridge International IGCSE)
- Things Fall Apart (Cambridge International IGCSE)
- Unseen Critical Commentary (Cambridge International IGCSE)
- The Scarlet Letter (Pearson Edexcel IGCSE)
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