Close Up C1 U2. Twitter Criticism

1. What is the main difference between traditional literary criticism and modern-day literary criticism according to the text?

• Traditional criticism was confined to serious publications, while modern criticism is open to everyone through social media.

• Traditional criticism was more critical, while modern criticism is more supportive of authors.

• Traditional criticism was focused on movies and concerts, while modern criticism is mostly about books.

• Traditional criticism was reserved for famous authors, while modern criticism targets lesser-known writers.

1. What is the subject of Joe Simpson's book, "Touching the Void"?

• A fictional story about mountaineering in the Peruvian Andes.

• His personal life and experiences in South America.

• A thrilling account of his near-death experience in the Peruvian Andes.

• An analysis of social media's impact on literature.

1. Why did Joe Simpson's book, "Touching the Void," receive criticism from young readers?

• They found the writing style too complex.

• They believed the story was too unrealistic.

• They felt the book was too lengthy and detailed.

• They were dissatisfied with the portrayal of his survival ordeal.

1. How did Joe Simpson respond to the criticism he received on Twitter?

• He ignored all the negative comments.

• He blocked the users who criticized him.

• He engaged with the critics and responded to their comments.

• He wrote a formal apology letter to his readers.

1. What did one Twitter user claim about Joe Simpson's book in their comment?

• The book made them fail their mountaineering exam.

• The book was responsible for their English exam failure.

• The book contained incorrect information about the Andes.

• The book was the reason they decided to become a mountaineer.

1. How did Joe Simpson respond to the Twitter user who claimed to fail because of his book?

• He apologized and promised to rewrite the book.

• He agreed with the user's criticism.

• He said the user failed because of their poor English skills.

• He promised to send the user a free copy of his book.

1. How did Joe Simpson react to the criticism from young readers on Twitter?

• He took it very personally and was deeply hurt.

• He saw it as a serious threat to his reputation.

• He found it comical and didn't take it too seriously.

• He stopped using social media altogether.

1. According to the text, what did Joe Simpson find amusing about the criticism he received?

• The fact that it came from experienced mountaineers.

• The tone of the comments from young, exam-focused readers.

• The detailed literary analyses of his book.

• The support he received from fellow authors.