Writing a Critique

It is an analysis of a particular piece of writing.

• essay
• critique
• editorial

What does a critique aims to?

• summarize the original text
• prove how flawed the literary work is
• analyze how well the points in the article are made

A critique must be written __________ based on observations of the text.

• subjectively
• objectively
• emotionally

Which of the following states how critiques benefit the writer of the text being critiqued?

• Critiques help the writer make his work better.
• Critiques encourage the writer to pursue a different line of work.
• Critiques give the writer concrete ideas for a new text.

Which of the following follows the correct steps in writing a critique?
A.  State a conclusion as well as reasons for it.
B.  Read and understand the text.
C.  Review the ideas and their flow in the text.
D.  Orient the reader regarding the text.

• BCDA
• BDAC
• BDCA

Which of the following is considered a good critique?

• one that discusses only the weaknesses of the text
• one that is objective and does not have any bias
• one that only dwells on the good point of the text

Which of the following is not true?

• Critiques benefit only the writer of the original text.
• Good critiques state both the good points and the weaknesses of the text.
• Critique writing involves critical thinking and analytical skills.

Lindsay needs to write a critique of an essay, but she does not know how.
Which of the following should she do?

• She should write a continuation of the essay.
• She should rewrite the essay.
• She should analyze the essay.

Barry is writing a critique, but he is having trouble with how to start it.
Which of the following should he do?

• orient the readers about the work being critiqued
• start with observations about the text
• write down the good points of the text

Portia is critiquing a persuasive text.
Which of the following should she include in her critique?

• whether the text is interesting
• whether the text is for kids or adults
• whether the arguments are logical