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Literary analysis
/lˈɪtəɹəɹi ɐnˈaləsˌɪs/
/lˈɪɾɚɹˌɛɹi ɐnˈæləsˌɪs/Literary analysis
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the critical examination of a literary text, including its structure, style, themes, and literary devices, in order to gain a deeper understanding of its meaning and significance
What is "literary analysis"?
Literary analysis is the process of examining and interpreting a work of literature to understand its deeper meaning, themes, and elements. This involves analyzing aspects such as characters, plot, setting, style, and symbolism to uncover how they contribute to the overall message or effect of the text. Literary analysis helps readers gain insight into the author's intentions and the work’s significance within a broader cultural or historical context.
literary analysis
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Example
The author abstracted key themes from the novel in her literary analysis.
The literary analysis asked students to delve intellectually into the themes of the novel.
The literary analysis focused on exploring themes and motifs within the novel.
The English curriculum includes courses on language structure, literary analysis, and creative writing.
She enrolled in an honors English course to delve deeper into literary analysis.
