Writing a Critique

Which of the following cohesive devices are used essentially to provide variety of words to avoid repetitions?

• Repetition of a key term/phrase

• Synonyms

• Pronouns

• Transitional Words

Which of the following are used to cue readers with the relationship between sentences?

• repetition

• pronouns

• transitional words

• synonyms

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

A critique is a genre of academic writing that briefly summarizes and critically evaluates a work or concept

• True

• False

• Maybe true

• Uncertain

It is included in the introduction of critique except _________.

• personal impression of the writer of the critique

• title and year of publication

• context of the text written

• main argument or purpose of author

In formalism, the features you can critique is only grammar or syntax.

• True

• False

• Maybe

• Uncertain

These are the parts of a critique

• Lead, Body, Conclusion

• Thesis Statement, Argument, Rebuttal, Refutation

• Introduction, Supporting Details, Call to Action, Closing Statement

• Introduction, Body, Conclusion

Critical evaluation using formalism and structuralism may include analyzing the following except one

• Characterization

• Setting

• Symbols and punctuations

• Author's religion

In formalism, the word's structure and ________ may be considered in understanding how it affects the whole story.

• symbolism

• historical context

• figurative meaning

• all of these

These are some purpose of critiquing except ________.

• Appreciate the contribution of the text in the field

• Find the significance or importance of the selection

• Ridicule the author

• Improve the final draft

The following must be expressed in the conclusion except __________

• General impression on the work critiqued

• Personal view/reflection of the person who critiqued

• If the work may be recommended

• Historical context when the work was produced

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3