Glossary

Banality

The fact or condition of being banal; unoriginality.

"There is an essential banality to the story he tells"

The expression of disapproval of someone or something based on perceived faults or mistakes.

"He received a lot of criticism"

The analysis and judgment of the merits and faults of a literary or artistic work.

"Alternative methods of criticism supported by well-developed literary theories"

A detailed analysis and assessment of something, especially a literary, philosophical, or political theory.

"A critique of Marxist historicism"

Evaluate (a theory or practice) in a detailed and analytical way.

"The authors critique the methods and practices used in the research"