Critique Flashcards
(12 cards)
Where did the word critique came from?
kritike - faculty of judging
It is a systematic analysis of an article or book then writing a fair and reasonable description of its strengths and weaknesses.
Critique Writing
It aims to reveal the strengths and the weaknesses of the article by keeping the tone neutral in terms of personal considerations
Critique Writing
What is the tone of critique writing?
Neutral
Basic structure of a critique essay
- Introduction
- Summary
- Critique
- Conclusion
- Contents
It provides a quick snapshot of background information readers may need in order to follow along with the argument. It usually ends with a strong argument or a thesis statement.
Introduction
It is a broad overview of what is discussed in a source
Summary
Contents of the summary part
- The name of the author(s) of the work
- The title of the work
- A quick overview of the:
- Main ideas presented in the work
- Arguments presented in the work
- Any conclusions presented in the work
It is your evaluation of the resource.
Critique
7 literary standards
- artistry
- suggestiveness
- intellectual value
- spiritual value
- permanence
- universality
- style
It summarizes the main ideas presented in the essay, reminds readers of the thesis (argument), and draw the paper to a close
Conclusion
Common Writing Styles/Strategies
- Setting
- Characterization
- Conflict and Plot
- Theme
- Style
