English Literature IGCSE
Social Commentary
What Social Commentary means in English Literature IGCSE, as defined for Cambridge International.
Definition of Social Commentary
The act of using rhetorical means to provide commentary on issues in a society.
Topics that use Social Commentary
- The War of the Worlds (Cambridge International IGCSE)
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Using Social Commentary in the exam
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