Critical style

An argument about a text that examines how and why meanings are created, rather than merely retelling events.

An interpretation supported by evidence and reasoning, rather than a retelling of events or an unsupported opinion.

Writing that interprets and evaluates a text, supporting judgements with evidence rather than simply retelling events.

Writing that explains and evaluates a text’s meanings, rather than merely retelling its events.

Writing that develops and supports interpretations of a text rather than simply recounting its events.

Writing that explains and judges the significance of textual details rather than simply retelling events.

Writing that explains and judges the significance of a text rather than simply retelling what happens.

Writing that explains and judges the significance of textual evidence rather than simply recounting events.

Writing that interprets and judges the significance of textual evidence rather than simply recounting events.

A reasoned way of discussing literature that explains and supports judgements rather than simply retelling events.