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ARELLANO UNIVERSITY

Jose Abad Santos Campus, Pasay City


SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

Name: JACQUI LEI T. BARRETTO Date: February 2, 2024

PRELIM EXAMINATION
2nd Semester – 2024

LIT 007-LITERARY CRITICSM

Write a Reflection/Metalog Paper on the Purposes of Literary Criticism in


Acquiring Deeper Understanding and Appreciation of a Literary Work (focusing on
Reflection, Organization of Ideas, Use of Literary Terms, and Language
Mechanics).

Literary criticism helps us a lot as a students or as the readers to understand the plot and the
deeper meaning of the story. It provides a reflective prism through which readers can explore
deeper into the complexities of a literary work. Through thorough analysis, one can elucidate the
text's difficulties, acquiring a deeper knowledge and respect for its complexity. Criticism means
we are criticizing the works word by word until we get the true meaning of it. It reveals levels of
meaning that might otherwise be hidden by placing a literary work into its larger cultural context.
The organization of ideas in literary criticism gives an organized framework for readers to
navigate the work's intricate aspects and comprehend its thematic depth. The use of literary
words improves the accuracy of analysis, allowing for us for more expressive thought of the
technique of the author. Paying attention to language mechanics provides clarity, that can give is
a crucial knowledge. Whether using metaphors, symbols, or storytelling approaches, these
phrases provide readers with a terminology to express their observations and interpretations.
Thus, literary criticism enables readers to go beyond the surface, identifying the nuances that
contribute to a literary work's overall impact. Language mechanics are critical to the
effectiveness of literary criticism. A concise and expressive statement of critical insights
improves communication by bridging the gap between analysis and comprehension. Literary
criticism's thorough attention to language mechanics promotes a seamless transfer of ideas,
allowing readers to engage with the analysis without interruption. By the language mechanics,
it’s easier to understand the sentences and we can get the idea ad learn from it smoothly.
So for me, the goals of literary criticism come together to provide a comprehensive and
engaging reading experience. As a readers it embark on a trip that surpasses the confines of the
written word by reflecting, organizing ideas, using literary words, and paying attention to
language mechanics. Literary criticism becomes a dynamic dialogue, a bridge that connects the
reader to the unfathomable complexities of a literary work, changing the act of reading into an
enriching and transformative experience.

Points: 70/70

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