didacticism

/daɪˈdæktɪsɪzəm/
noun
  1. The quality or practice of being intended to teach or instruct, especially in a moral or political way.
    • Many children's fables are known for their didacticism, ending with a clear moral lesson.
    • The teacher's didacticism made the class feel more like a lecture than a discussion.
    • The novel's didacticism was clear in every chapter, as the author tried to teach readers about kindness.
  2. An overly moralizing or preachy style in art, literature, or speech.
    • Some readers dislike didacticism in poetry, preferring works that are open to interpretation.
    • Critics complained about the film's heavy didacticism, saying it told viewers what to think.
    • The speech lost its power because of its obvious didacticism, which annoyed the audience.
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