Qualities of a Good Critic

Question 1

State the qualities of a good critic.

Answer 1

• First Hand Experience of Work under Review
• Knowledge of Medium of Publication
• Keep the audience in view

Question 2

Discuss first hand experience of work under review

Answer 2

You have to experience what you’re critiquing first hand meaning you have to read the book and throughly too. By doing so you can give an effective and honest appraisal of it.

Question 3

Every work of art contains?

Answer 3

Information for understanding and evaluation and only by experiencing the work thoroughly can the critic and brain this info and evaluate effectively.

Question 4

Ask questions about the work like?

Answer 4

• What is it about?
• How does the creator go about it?
• What are the creator’s intentions?
• Did you enjoy the work?
• Will the audience enjoy and patronize the work?

Question 5

Discuss knowledge of the medium of publication

Answer 5

Proper knowledge of the medium of publication will determine the length and style and choice of words. Each medium has their characteristics and constraints and the style of review differs for each.

Question 6

Give an example relating to knowledge of medium of publication

Answer 6

Longer and more formal reviews would be great for a special interest magazine as opposed to shorter and informal reviews for general interest magazines or popular mass circulation tabloids.

Question 7

Discuss keep the audience in view

Answer 7

Your first and foremost priority is your audience and this centres on the assessment of the work and it’s potential of being recommended to the audience. Understanding your demographic will determine the level of language and style of review.