literary criticism

Noun
  1. A written evaluation of a work of literature (synset 106386210)
    is a type of: piece of writing, writing, written material - the work of a writer; anything expressed in letters of the alphabet (especially when considered from the point of view of style and effect)
    subtypes:
    • explication de texte - a method of literary criticism that analyzes details of a text in order to reveal its structure and meaning
    • textual criticism - comparison of a particular text with related materials in order to establish authenticity
    • new criticism - literary criticism based on close analysis of the text
    • analysis - a form of literary criticism in which the structure of a piece of writing is analyzed
    • critical review, critique, review, review article - an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of a book or play)
    same as: criticism
  2. The informed analysis and evaluation of literature (synset 106179522)
    is a type of: literary study - the humanistic study of literature
    same as: lit crit

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