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View definitions for close reading

close reading

noun as in textual criticism

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What CinemaSins accomplishes is at least a close reading of a film, without regard for its audience appeal.

In a close reading of those comments, two words jump out—“nobody” and “nothing.”

Announcement videos are agonized over internally, so a bit of close-reading can be revealing.

It deserves a close reading and a place on the Obama administration highlight reel.

A close reading of Montagne's description discloses but one point of difference.

“That close reading of his was all a blind,” he said, in sudden conviction.

The addition of a few drops of potash solution destroys the meniscus, and allows of a close reading of the volume.

Words and phrases are the subjects of consideration in close reading, and the mastery of thought is the object to be attained.

Nothing is better for "spiritual advancement" and the detachment of the flesh than a close reading of the "Erotic Dictionary."

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On this page you'll find 4 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to close reading, such as: criticism, literary criticism, and lower criticism.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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