1. Scrapbook of Literary Terms Mercedes Clay June 3, 2009 Mrs. P. S. Caldwell

2. Literary Criticism Terms

Analysis

Explication

Inference

Literary present tense

Paraphrase

Summary

Thesis

3. Analysis

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

4. Explication

an explanation; interpretation.

Example:

He gave a brilliant explication ofJames Joyce's book.

5. Inference

To hint; imply

• • Example

• • "Socrates argued that a statue inferred the existence of a sculptor" (Academy).

6. Literary Present Tense

The verb tense expressing action in the present time.

Example

She writes; she is writing.

7. Paraphrase

the act or process of restating or rewording.

Example:

May you please repeat yourself

vs.

Say that again

8. Summary

Presenting the substance in a condensed form (outline).

Statements used:

In closing,

To conclude

In Summary

9. Thesis

a subject for a composition or essay.

10. Bibliography

Dictionary. Com

www.international-space-agency.net

http://education.yahoo.com

http://www.rscc.cc.tn.us/owl&writingcenter/OWL/WritingLitAnalysis1.html

11. Q&A

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