Form criticism is a method of biblical criticism that involves identifying literary forms and structures within the text. Synonyms for form criticism could include form analysis, textual analysis, literary criticism, genre criticism, and structural analysis. Each of these terms describes a similar approach to understanding the structure and meaning of a biblical text through a careful examination of its form. However, there may be slight variations in emphasis or methodology between these different synonyms. Regardless of which term is used, the goal of form criticism is to uncover the ways in which the biblical authors used different literary forms to convey their message.