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Dissection (Noun)

Detailed critical analysis or examination one part at a time (as of a literary work).

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The dissection of the poem revealed hidden layers of symbolism and imagery that deepened its overall meaning.
A rigorous dissection of the novel's themes exposed the author's commentary on societal issues of the time.
Through close reading and dissection, students gained a deeper understanding of the complexities within the literary work.
Scholars have subject the original text to detailed dissection, resulting in a rich body of critical analysis.
A dissection of the play's various plot twists provided valuable insight into the playwright's structural techniques.

A minute and critical analysis.

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

The panel's dissection of the budget revealed numerous inconsistencies and errors.
A thorough dissection of the trial's transcript was necessary to understand the verdict.
The expert's dissection of the poem exposed the complex metaphors and symbolism used.
After months of dissection and debate, the team finally reached a consensus on the project's direction.
The dissection of the failed business plan helped identify the key factors that led to its demise.

Cutting so as to separate into pieces.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The pathologist began the dissection of the specimen, carefully cutting through layers of tissue to expose the inner structures.
The anatomy class involved a dissection of a rat to learn about its internal organs and systems.
She performed a dissection of the flower, carefully separating its petals and stamens to study their structure.
In culinary school, they learned the art of dissection, breaking down a chicken into its various parts for cooking.
For her science project, she conducted a dissection of an owl pellet, separating the bones and other remains of the owl's prey.