Literary Analysis

noun a book of hymns or religious songs

• The choir director passed out hymnals to each member before the service.
• Hey, can you grab a hymnal for me from the back of the church?
• I found a cool old hymnal at the thrift store, wanna check it out?
• The hymnal of nature was open before us, with birds singing and trees swaying in the wind.

noun the study of language in written historical sources; the study of ancient texts and their meanings

• The study of ancient texts and languages falls under the realm of philology.
• My friend is majoring in philology, which is basically the study of languages and literature.
• I never thought I would enjoy philology, but it's actually pretty interesting.
• In a way, philology is like solving a puzzle with words and meanings.

noun the action or skill of reading written or printed matter silently or aloud

verb present participle of read, which means to look at and comprehend the meaning of (written or printed matter) by interpreting the characters or symbols of which it is composed

• Reading is an essential skill for academic success.
• I love reading books in my free time.
• I'm just chilling and reading a good novel.
• Reading between the lines, it's clear that there is a hidden message in the text.

noun A person who advocates for a revision or reinterpretation of a particular theory, ideology, or historical event.

• The historian presented a revisionist interpretation of the events leading up to the war.
• Some people think the revisionist view of history is more accurate.
• I heard there's a new revisionist theory going around about that famous battle.
• The artist took a revisionist approach to traditional painting techniques.

adjective not inclined or able to judge, especially by the application of critical standards

• It is important to approach this research with a critical mindset, rather than an uncritical one.
• You shouldn't just believe everything you hear, be a bit more uncritical.
• Don't be so gullible, try not to be so uncritical.
• She approached the situation with uncritical optimism, not considering the potential risks.

noun a single metrical line of poetry

verb to compose or write verses

adjective relating to poetry or poetic language

• The poet recited a beautiful verse at the literary event.
• I really like that verse from the song you shared.
• Did you hear the new verse from that rapper? It's fire!
• In the verse of life, we must navigate through challenges and triumphs.

noun A term used to describe a character who is considered unrealistic or lacking in depth

• The character in the novel was criticized for being a Mary Sue, as she seemed too perfect and lacked depth.
• People were saying that the main character in the movie was a total Mary Sue - she was good at everything without any flaws.
• I can't stand when a character is written as a Mary Sue, it's so unrealistic.
• Her presentation was like a Mary Sue - flawless and unoriginal.

noun a concluding part of a poem, speech, or musical composition

• The abgesang of the opera was beautifully sung by the soprano.
• I loved the abgesang at the end of the concert, it gave me goosebumps.
• The abgesang was lit, everyone was cheering and clapping.
• The abgesang of the novel left a lasting impact on the readers, revealing the true depth of the story.