Literary Criticism helps reader develop critical thinking skills. Criticisms take the reader to a higher level of cognitive thought by evaluating what the critic says, and then applying it to the piece of literature in ways that the reader may not have originally thought. It then becomes useful in class discussion and/or composition. Evaluating material and then synthesizing it into an original piece of writing is one of the most effective ways to study literature.
Literary Criticism helps reader develop critical thinking skills. Criticisms take the reader to a higher level of cognitive thought by evaluating what the critic says, and then applying it to the piece of literature in ways that the reader may not have originally thought. It then becomes useful in class discussion and/or composition. Evaluating material and then synthesizing it into an original piece of writing is one of the most effective ways to study literature.
Mastering this skill will lead to success in real life, in college (regardless of major), and beyond.
