Critical Analysis Terms

noun a word that refers to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality

• The author's use of a purple passage in the novel demonstrated their mastery of descriptive language.
• I really liked that purple passage in the book - it painted such a vivid picture in my mind.
• Dude, did you read that purple passage in the story? It was so lit!
• Her speech was like a purple passage, full of eloquence and beauty.

adverb An adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. It often answers the questions of how, when, where, or to what extent something is done. In this case, 'rightly' describes how something is done.

• The judge rightly ruled in favor of the plaintiff based on the evidence presented.
• You rightly deserve recognition for your hard work on this project.
• She rightly shut down the gossip with a single glare.
• His words rightly struck a chord with the audience, leading to a standing ovation.