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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
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