The process of analyzing and understanding the meaning, themes, and literary devices used in a specific passage from a text.
Interpreting a passage is like solving a puzzle. You carefully examine each piece (words, phrases, symbols) to figure out how they fit together to create the bigger picture.
Literary Analysis: Examining the elements of literature such as plot, character development, and symbolism to gain deeper insights into a text.
Theme: The central idea or message conveyed by an author throughout a literary work.
Figurative Language: The use of words or expressions with meanings that are different from their literal interpretations, often used to create vivid imagery or convey abstract ideas.
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