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Critical Analysis of Literature

Critical analysis is the study and evaluation of a text in which  readers construct their own ideas using a logical system in order to understand, or interpret the meaning of a text. This collection begins with the basics on differentiating between summary and analysis, which college level freshman might find helpful. This collection also provides different strategies on how to effectively interpret a text using critical analysis and literary theory. 

Five Steps to Analysis
What is analysis and how is it done?

Summary vs. Analysis
High school level writing versus college level writing. What's the difference?

Literary Theory for Beginners
After mastering analysis techniques you will be ready to take a look at brief descriptions of some of the commonly applied  literary theories.  

07 May 2002 -- first posted

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