Questions and Answers
What is the most academic evaluation among reaction papers, reviews, and critiques?
What is the purpose of a reaction, review, and critique paper?
Evaluate something using relevant criteria, provide reason and evidence, and help become a critical thinker.
The formalist criticism focuses on the _____ of a literary work.
elements of form
Feminist criticism ignores the influence of sexual identity on the reader of a text.
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What is a key goal of historical criticism?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an effective reaction, review, or critique?
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What must you do when introducing an event in a reaction paper?
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A reaction paper can only be made by experts in the field.
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What is one goal of feminist critics?
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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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Description
This quiz focuses on different approaches in literary criticism, including formalism and feminism. Students will evaluate their understanding of how to write objective assessments and apply critical approaches effectively. It aims to enhance their ability to express ideas clearly in an academic context.
