close reading

Frequency: 7.211.5 per million words

thoughtful, critical analysis of a text that focuses on significant details or patterns

readingADJECTIVE + NOUN (activity of reading)

Categories:

close

Examples (10)

  • A close reading of the text reveals several contradictions.
  • The professor emphasized the importance of close reading in literary analysis.
  • Students are encouraged to practice close reading to fully understand complex philosophical arguments.
  • Her essay demonstrated a remarkable capacity for close reading of the poet's work.
  • Through close reading, he uncovered subtle nuances in the author's language.
  • The workshop focused on developing skills for close reading of historical documents.
  • A successful literary critic must master the art of close reading.
  • We spent hours on a close reading of the opening chapter.
  • This assignment requires a close reading of the source material.
  • Developing close reading habits can significantly improve comprehension.