Jhumpa Lahiri

In college, I used to underline sentences that struck me, that made me look up from the page. They were not necessarily the same sentences the professors pointed out, which would turn up for further explication on an exam. I noted them for their clarity, their rhythm, their beauty and their enchantment.

American Author

Claire Messud

I remember going to a son's friend's bar mitzvah, and the text that he chose to explicate was right at the beginning of Genesis. It was not about a fall from grace or a fall from perfection; it was about an awakening into consciousness, which is what it means to be human.

American Novelist

Steven Erikson

Believe it or not, friendships are difficult to write in fiction. They can easily come across as forced, particularly if they involve too much explication and too many overt gestures of affection.

Canadian Novelist

Bruno Dumont

Hollywood films are alienating to the spectator because they use too much dialogue, too much explication and leave no space for the viewer. They depress me.

French Director

Oneohtrix Point Never

I like explication of ideas, even if I'm wrong or even if it's a struggle or if it's a work in progress.

American Musician

Use 'explicate' when you're discussing intricate details of a subject.

In Depth Explanation

It's often used in formal or academic contexts to suggest thorough analysis.

Academic Context

'Explicate' isn't suitable for simple explanations or everyday descriptions.

Avoid Simplicity

Use 'explicate' for unpacking complex stories or themes in literature.

Narrative Insight

It can describe how a character's behavior reveals deeper story aspects.

Understand Characters

'Explicate' indicates a methodical investigation to extract meaning.

Analytical Skills

When you explicate, be careful not to impose your own views onto the material.