Analyzing

Definition

Analyzing involves closely examining something to understand its components and how they work together. In literature, analyzing means carefully studying literary elements such as theme, symbolism, characterization, etc., to gain deeper insights into the text.

Related terms

Literary Criticism: The evaluation and interpretation of literary works through analysis.

Close Reading:

A careful and thorough examination of a text to understand its nuances and details.

Interpretation:

The process of assigning meaning to a literary work based on analysis and personal understanding.