commented passage
[ˈkɒmentɪd ˈpæsɪdʒ]
nounpl: commented passages
passagem comentada
1. A section of text, typically from a book, document, or literary work, that is accompanied by explanatory notes or interpretive remarks
The professor assigned a commented passage from Shakespeare to help students understand the archaic language.
O professor atribuiu uma passagem comentada de Shakespeare para ajudar os alunos a entender a linguagem arcaica.
2. An excerpt that includes marginal notes, annotations, or scholarly commentary explaining its meaning or significance
This edition includes a commented passage highlighting the historical context of the author's work.
Esta edição inclui uma passagem comentada destacando o contexto histórico da obra do autor.
3. In educational contexts, a text segment with embedded explanations to facilitate comprehension
The commented passage made the complex philosophical argument more accessible to beginners.
A passagem comentada tornou o argumento filosófico complexo mais acessível aos iniciantes.
The concept of 'commented passages' is particularly important in Brazilian and Portuguese educational systems, where annotated editions of classic literary works are widely used in high schools and universities. In the USA, this term is more commonly used in academic literary criticism and graduate-level seminars. The practice reflects a traditional approach to textual analysis and is especially prevalent in humanities education across both cultures.
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