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    Persona

    What Persona means in English Literature IGCSE, as defined for Cambridge International.

    Definition of Persona

    The aspect of someone's character that is presented to or perceived by others; a role assumed by the author.
    Cambridge International · Kumukanda (Kayo Chingonyi) (study guide)

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