literary purpose
[ˈlɪtəreri ˈpɜrpəs]
noun phrasepl: literary purposes
propósito literário
1. The intended artistic, thematic, or aesthetic goal behind a written work or the use of language in literature
The author used vivid metaphors for literary purpose rather than literal description.
O autor usou metáforas vívidas com propósito literário em vez de descrição literal.
2. The deliberate stylistic choice or technique employed to create a specific effect in writing
The repetition served a clear literary purpose in emphasizing the protagonist's obsession.
A repetição serviu um propósito literário claro em enfatizar a obsessão do protagonista.
3. The reason or intention behind including specific elements, devices, or structures in a literary work
Stream of consciousness was used for literary purpose to reveal the character's inner thoughts.
O fluxo de consciência foi usado com propósito literário para revelar os pensamentos íntimos do personagem.
This phrase is frequently used in academic literary criticism, creative writing courses, and publishing contexts in both Brazil and the United States. It emphasizes the distinction between intentional artistic choices and accidental or literal meanings, reflecting the importance placed on authorial intent in literary analysis across both cultures.
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