Lesson 6. Writing a Critique Paper

Which of the following can be a form of a reaction paper?

• A. Lyric Poem

• B. Survey Report

• C. Movie Review

• D. Anecdotal Report

Which of the following is needed to make objective assessment?

• A. Facts

• B. Opinions

• C. Reactions

• D. Traditions

Which of the following is NOT a form of reaction paper?

• A. Appeal

• B. Protest

• C. Reflection

• D. Report

Why should we cite specific sources?

• A. It helps support claims.

• B. It makes the paper longer.

• C. It adds to the creativity.

• D. It makes the paper interesting.

Which critical approach focuses on understanding ways gender roles are reflected or contradicted by texts?

• A. Reader-response

• B. Feminism

• C. Historicism

• D. Marxist

Which critical approach focuses on ways texts reflect, reinforce, or challenge the effects of class, power relations, and social roles?

• A. Reader-response

• B. Feminism

• C. Historicism

• D. Marxist

Which critical approach focuses on understanding texts by viewing texts in the context of other texts?

• A. Reader-response

• B. Feminism

• C. Historicism

• D. Marxist

Which critical approach focuses on each reader's personal reactions to a text?

• A. Reader-response

• B. Feminism

• C. Historicism

• D. Marxist

Which critical approach focuses on "objectively" evaluating the text, identifying its underlying form. It may study, for example, a text's use of imagery, metaphor, or symbolism?

• A. Reader-response

• B. Media Criticism

• C. Historicism

• D. Formalism

1. Which of the following is NOT true about the reaction paper?

• A. It is purely made of opinions.

• B. It conveys incisive insights into its analysis of events.

• C. It may include the main purpose of the event.

• D. It is mainly written to communicate a fair assessment.