FINAL EXAM IN CREATIVE NONFICTION

Why do we write critiques?

• To promote the work
• To summarize the work
• To provide a personal response and evaluation
• To criticize the author

What should the introduction of a critique include?

• Plot summary
• Review of assumptions, umbrella statement
• Description of the setting
• Main characters of the work

What does coherence in writing refer to?

• The connection of ideas at the idea level
• The use of quotations
• The length of the text
• The number of paragraphs

What is a critique?

• A careful analysis of an argument to determine its validity
• A summary of a literary work
• A fictional story
• A biography

What is the purpose of writing a critique?

• To summarize a text
• To evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of an argument
• To provide a biography of the author
• To create a fictional story

Why is it important to have a thorough understanding of the literary work before writing a critique?

• To save time
• To impress the reader with knowledge
• To provide a well-informed evaluation
• To avoid writing the critique

What are the components of a critique?

• Introduction, Body, Conclusion
• Characters, Setting, Plot
• Beginning, Middle, End
• Conflict, Resolution, Theme

What should the introduction of a critique include?

• The author's biography
• A list of characters
• Context, main argument, assumptions, umbrella statement
• A summary of the work

What qualities should be considered when writing an effective critique paper?

• The length of the work
• The color of the cover
• Only the author's background
• Coherence and organization, development of literary elements, factual information

What does coherence in writing refer to?

• The publication date of the work
• The author's personal experiences
• The connection of ideas at the idea level
• The font size used in the text