English Literature IGCSE
Zoomorphism
What Zoomorphism means in English Literature IGCSE, as defined for Cambridge International, Pearson Edexcel.
Definitions of Zoomorphism
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Applying animal characteristics to humans.
Applying animal characteristics to humans or objects.
Topics that use Zoomorphism
- Of Mice and Men (Cambridge International IGCSE)
- The War of the Worlds (Cambridge International IGCSE)
- Of Mice and Men (Pearson Edexcel IGCSE)
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