Literary Criticism (Noun)
Meaning 1
A written evaluation of a work of literature.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The professor assigned a literary criticism paper on the novel, requiring students to analyze its themes and symbolism.
- In the journal article, the scholar presented a literary criticism of the poetry collection, arguing that it reinforced patriarchal norms.
- The book club's discussion turned into a literary criticism session, with members debating the author's use of foreshadowing and irony.
- The writer's use of stream-of-consciousness narrative was the subject of much literary criticism, with some critics praising its innovation and others condemning its impenetrability.
- The literary criticism workshop at the conference featured presentations on feminist and postcolonial readings of 19th-century literature.
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Meaning 2
The informed analysis and evaluation of literature.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.