Scrapbook of Literary Terms

Mercedes ClayJune 3, 2009

Mrs. P. S. Caldwell

Literary Criticism Terms

AnalysisExplicationInferenceLiterary present tenseParaphraseSummaryThesis

Analysis

Literary analysis involves interpreting a work and arguing for a particular way of understanding it

Explication

an explanation; interpretation.

Example:He gave a brilliant explication of

James Joyce's book.

Inference

To hint; imply

Example"Socrates argued that a statue

inferred the existence of a sculptor" (Academy).

Literary Present Tense

The verb tense expressing action in the present time.

Example She writes; she is writing.

Paraphrase

the act or process of restating or rewording.

Example: May you please repeat yourself

vs.Say that again

Summary

Presenting the substance in a condensed form (outline).

Statements used:In closing,

To concludeIn Summary

Thesis

a subject for a composition or essay.

Bibliography

Dictionary. Comwww.international-space-agency.nethttp://education.yahoo.comhttp://www.rscc.cc.tn.us/owl&writingcenter/OWL/WritingLitAnalysis1.html

Q&A

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