Explication De Texte (Noun)
Meaning
A method of literary criticism that analyzes details of a text in order to reveal its structure and meaning.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The professor assigned the students an explication de texte of a Shakespearean sonnet to analyze its poetic devices and themes.
- Her explication de texte of the novel revealed the author's use of symbolism to convey the protagonist's emotional struggle.
- The literary critic's explication de texte of the poem exposed the complex relationships between its imagery and underlying message.
- During the literature class, students were asked to write an explication de texte of a short story to demonstrate their understanding of its narrative structure.
- The researcher's explication de texte of the play revealed a subtle subtext that challenged the conventional interpretation of the main character's motives.