RWS Quiz Q2 Book Review Flashcards
A _______ ___________ is a descriptive and critical or evaluative account of a book.
Book Review
A book review is an (a) ________ of a book which includes (b) ________, ________ and ____________, and __________.
(a) analysis
(b) subject, strengths and weaknesses, and context
A book review gives essential information about a book (fiction or nonfiction) and provides an ________ or ________________ of it.
evaluation or critical analysis
Parts of a book review:
Introduction, Body (Summary of Content, Evaluation), Conclusion
Parts. General description of the book.
Introduction
What are the general description to include in the introduction?
title, author, subject, date of publication
Introduction. A brief summary of the _________ of the book and its general __________ or __________.
purpose, argument or theme
Introduction. Include a statement about for ______________________________________.
whom the book is intended
Introduction. Your ________ about the book: What is your opinion on the ideas of the book? Is it a suitable/appropriate piece of writing about the problem for the audience it has identified?
thesis
Parts. Two sub-parts of the body:
Summary of the content & Evaluation of the Text
Body. In the summary of the content, write at least ______ sentences about the plot. (What was the story about? Who were the main characters? …)
3-4 sentences
Body. In the summary of the content, what are the possible writer’s style given?
simple, technical, persuasive, logical
What is the heart of the book revew?
Evaluation of the Text
Parts. This ties together any issues raised in the review.
Would u recommend this book to another person?
What type of person would like this books?
Conclusion (Your Recommendation)
Features. This is where readers find out if they think the book is good or bad. It examines the quality of the author’s prose and construction of plot. Some include rating.
Analysis
