Literary criticism is the analysis, interpretation, and evaluation of works of literature. The purpose of literary criticism is to broaden readers' understanding by summarizing, interpreting, and exploring the value of an author's work. Literary critics may make value judgements on a work, explain their interpretation, or provide relevant historical context. Studying literature has benefits like improving communication skills, teaching about oneself and history, and cultivating wisdom.

1. Literary Criticism

2. What is Literary
concerning the writing, study,
or content of literature,
especially of the kind valued
for quality of form.

3. What is Criticism?
Criticism is the construction
of a judgement about the
negative or positive qualities
of someone or something.

4. Literary Criticism?
What is

5. Literary Criticism
Literary criticism is the
comparison, analysis,
interpretation, and/or evaluation of
works of literature.

6. Literary Criticism
Literary criticism is essentially an
opinion, supported by evidence,
relating to theme, style, setting or
historical or political context.

7. Purpose of Literary Criticism?
The critic's specific purpose may be:
1. to make value judgements on a
work,
2. to explain his or her interpretation
of the work, or
3. to provide other readers with
relevant historical or biographical
information.

8. Purpose of Literary Criticism?
The purpose of literary criticism
is to broaden a reader's
understanding of an author's work
by summarizing, interpreting, and
exploring its value.

9. Benefits of Literature Studies?
• Literature improves communication skills. The
easiest way to improve vocabulary, writing,
and speaking skills is to study literature.
• Literature teaches you about yourself.
• Literature teaches about the past.
• Literature cultivates wisdom and a worldview.
• Literature entertains.

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a particular
style or
type of
writing.

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Fables, Folktales, Fairytales Biography
Fantasy, Mystery Autobiography
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Historical Fiction Essay, Newspaper Aoicle
Realistic Fiction Speeches, Diaries, Letters

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person