English Literature IGCSE
Volta
What Volta means in English Literature IGCSE, as defined for Cambridge International, Pearson Edexcel.
Definitions of Volta
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The turn of thought or argument in a sonnet, usually occurring between the octave and the sestet.
A turn or shift in the poem's argument, tone, or subject matter.
A turn or shift in thought, argument, or emotion within a poem.
A turn or dramatic shift in thought and/or emotion in a poem.
Topics that use Volta
- Songs of Ourselves Volume 1 (Selected) (Cambridge International IGCSE)
- Songs of Ourselves Volume 2 Part 3 (Selected) (Cambridge International IGCSE)
- Edexcel Anthology Poetry (Part 3) (Pearson Edexcel IGCSE)
- Unseen Poetry (Edexcel iGCSE) (Pearson Edexcel IGCSE)
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