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Which of the following is a characteristic of a critique paper?
What are the learning objectives for the lesson?
Differentiate the different approaches in literary criticism; write objective assessments; use appropriate critical approaches in writing a critique; express ideas in appropriate language and manner.
A reaction paper can only be written by experts.
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A review paper is focused on highlighting the _____ and _____ points.
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What is the purpose of a reaction, review, and critique paper?
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What is a key goal of formalist criticism?
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What does feminist criticism aim to do?
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Historical criticism seeks to understand a literary work by investigating which aspects?
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Describe Reader-response criticism.
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Which literary criticism technique primarily focuses on the text's structure and language?
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Study Notes
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate between various approaches to literary criticism.
- Write objective assessments.
- Utilize critical approaches, such as formalism and feminism, in critiques.
- Express ideas in clear and appropriate language.
Types of Academic Papers
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Critique Paper
- Represents the highest academic evaluation level.
- Created by experts to provide future improvement directions.
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Reaction Paper
- Offers a personal response to experiences, readings, or events.
- Accessible to anyone, focused on individual appreciation.
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Review Paper
- Presents an objective judgment of a subject.
- Highlights strengths and weaknesses.
- Informs the audience about the subject's value.
Purpose of Academic Papers
- Evaluate subjects using relevant criteria.
- Provide reasons and evidence to support claims.
- Foster critical thinking skills.
Characteristics of Effective Papers
- Include relevant information and subject descriptions.
- Sufficient background information for context.
- Clearly defined evaluation criteria for judgments.
- Balanced assessments supported by evidence.
- Clear rationale for claims regarding the subject’s quality.
Writing a Reaction Paper
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Introduction
- Describe the event using WH-questions.
- Include a thesis statement capturing the essence of the event.
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Body
- Recollect prior knowledge before the event.
- Narrate personal experiences during the event.
- Describe emotional reactions and insights gained.
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Conclusion
- Summarize learned lessons from the event.
Critical Approaches in Literary Criticism
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Formalist Criticism
- Analyzes literature based on internal elements like style, structure, and imagery.
- Aims to understand how these elements shape the reader's experience.
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Feminist Criticism
- Addresses gender imbalances in literature and culture.
- Examines the impact of sexual identity on readers and critiques societal norms depicted in texts.
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Historical Criticism
- Investigates the social, cultural, and intellectual environments surrounding a literary work.
- Considers the author’s background and its influence on the work's reception.
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Reader-response Criticism
- Focuses on the interaction between the reader and the text.
- Explores the mental processes while engaging with literary works.
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This quiz focuses on different approaches in literary criticism, including formalism and feminism. Students will be challenged to differentiate among these approaches, write objective assessments, and express their ideas in a clear and academic manner. Test your understanding of academic writing and critique methods.
