Eng 10

1. Which of these terms is often used interchangeably with the word “critique”?

• A. Summary

• B. Sypnosis

• C. Review

• D. Report

2. Which statement is not true about a critique?

• A. It is a purely opinionated piece of writing about a story, novel, film, etc

• B. It is usually done by experts or people with considerable knowledge about the work.

• C. It does not place emphasis on giving recommendations to possible readers or viewers.

• D. It is an in-depth evaluation or assessment of a piece of work such as a short story or film.

3. Which of these story elements is not tackled in a critique?

• A. Characterization

• B. Conflict

• C. Plot

• D. None of the above

4. Which of these is not an appropriate subject for critical analysis?

• A. Films

• B. Novels

• C. Speeches

• D. Short Stories

5. What information or details is usually included in a critique’s introduction?

• A. structure of the plot

• B. authenticity of the conflict

• C. significance of the dialogues

• D. background or summary of the text

6. Which of these questions should be asked when analyzing the characters in a narrative?

• A. How are the characters developed and what makes them interesting and relatable?

• B. Are there equal number of male and female characters?

• C. Who among the characters is likeable and who is not?

• D. Why is the protagonist not a superhero material?

7. What detail can a critic use best to support his/her evaluation of a story?

• A. Opinions of those who read the story

• B. Quotes from the story itself

• C. Statements of the author

• D. Reviews of other critics

For numbers 8-11, write TRUE if the statement is correct, and FALSE if not. ________

8. Critiques may follow different formats but they generally have the same content or foci.

9. A critique is intended primarily to point out the faults or flaws in work.

10. It is alright to not give a summary of the story critiqued because the readers are most likely familiar with it already.