literary theory

lit·er·ar·y the·o·ry

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lit-uh-rer-ee thee-uh-ree, theer-ee]
- /ˈlɪt əˌrɛr i ˈθi ə ri, ˈθɪər i/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [lit-uh-rer-ee thee-uh-ree, theer-ee]
- /ˈlɪt əˌrɛr i ˈθi ə ri, ˈθɪər i/

Definitions of literary theory words

noun literary theory the systematic analysis and study of literature using general principles 0
noun literary theory (literature) The theory or the philosophy of the interpretation of literature and literary criticism. 0

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A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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