Critique Paper Flashcards
What is a critique paper?
A critique paper is an analysis and evaluation of a piece of literature, art, or a performance, where the author presents their interpretation and judgment.
True or False: A critique paper only summarizes the work being evaluated.
False
What are the four main approaches to writing a critique paper?
The four main approaches are descriptive, analytical, interpretive, and evaluative.
Fill in the blank: The _______ approach focuses on summarizing the content of the work without personal judgment.
descriptive
Which approach to critique emphasizes the breakdown of the work into its components?
analytical
True or False: The interpretive approach involves providing a personal opinion about the meaning of the work.
True
What does the evaluative approach in a critique paper assess?
It assesses the overall quality and effectiveness of the work.
What type of questions does the descriptive approach primarily answer?
It answers questions about what the work is about.
In which approach would an author discuss their emotional response to a piece of art?
interpretive
Multiple Choice: Which approach is primarily concerned with judgment and standards? A) Descriptive B) Analytical C) Evaluative D) Interpretive
C) Evaluative
What is the primary goal of the analytical approach?
To dissect the work into parts and examine its structure and elements.
Fill in the blank: The _______ approach may include comparisons to other works or genres.
analytical
True or False: The evaluative approach does not require any prior knowledge of the subject matter.
False
Which approach allows for the most subjectivity in a critique paper?
interpretive
What is a key component of a critique paper regardless of the approach used?
Providing evidence to support claims made about the work.
Multiple Choice: Which approach is least focused on the writer’s opinion? A) Descriptive B) Interpretive C) Evaluative D) Analytical
A) Descriptive
What type of critique would likely include a discussion of themes and motifs?
analytical
Fill in the blank: The _______ approach is the most objective among the four approaches.
descriptive
True or False: A critique paper can utilize more than one approach.
True
What is the significance of using multiple approaches in a critique paper?
It allows for a more comprehensive evaluation of the work.
