Reaction Paper, Review, and Critique Writing
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In which critical approach is the historical context and author's background considered unnecessary for interpreting the meaning of a text?

  • Feminist Criticism
  • Reader-Response Criticism
  • Formalism (correct)
  • Marxist Criticism

Which critical approach focuses on revealing how literature presents women as subjects of socio-political, psychological, and economic oppression?

  • Feminist Criticism (correct)
  • Marxist Criticism
  • Structuralism
  • Psychological Criticism

Which critical approach claims that a text does not have meaning until it is read and interpreted by the reader?

  • Formalism
  • Reader-Response Criticism (correct)
  • Post-modern Criticism
  • Ecocriticism

Which critical approach is concerned with differences between economic classes and implications of a capitalist system?

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Which critical approach is focused on the interactions between the reader and the text in creating meaning?

<p>Reader-Response Criticism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a reaction paper, review, or critique?

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In what range do reaction papers, reviews, and critiques usually fall in terms of word count?

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What should reviewers rely on when evaluating works in a reaction paper, review, or critique?

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Which critical approach claims that literary works contain intrinsic properties and treats each work as a distinct work of art?

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What skills are involved in writing reaction papers, reviews, and critiques?

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What distinguishes a Critique Paper from a Reaction Paper and a Review Paper?

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Which type of paper is focused on analyzing and evaluating the components of a work?

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What is the key characteristic of a Review Paper?

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Which type of paper can be made by everyone and is focused on personal appreciation of the subject?

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Formalism

A critical approach that emphasizes the inherent elements of a text, neglecting external factors like author's background or historical context.

Feminist Criticism

A critical approach that analyzes how literature portrays women's oppression and power imbalances.

Reader-Response Criticism

A critical approach that views the text's meaning as arising from the reader's interaction with it.

Marxist Criticism

A critical approach analyzing literature through the lens of economic class and the impact of capitalism.

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Reaction Paper

A paper expressing a personal response to a work, often including analysis, but mainly focused on the writer's feelings and thoughts.

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Review Paper

A paper evaluating a work, highlighting its strengths and weaknesses.

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Critique Paper

A paper providing detailed analysis and evaluation, aiming to offer suggestions for improvement.

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Word Count (Reaction/Review/Critique)

Typically between 250 and 750 words.

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Evaluation Method (Reaction/Review/Critique)

Based on evidence and logical reasoning.

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Skills for writing Reaction Papers, Reviews, and Critiques

Require critical thinking skills and the ability to recognize and analyze arguments.

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Review Paper Purpose

To evaluate a work, highlighting strengths and weaknesses.

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Reaction Paper Purpose

To express a personal response to a work.

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Critique Paper Purpose

A detailed analysis to evaluate the work, providing feedback for future improvement.

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Review Paper Key Characteristic

Focus on highlighting the work's strengths and weaknesses.

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Study Notes

Critical Approaches

  • New Criticism: Historical context and author's background are considered unnecessary for interpreting the meaning of a text.
  • Feminist Criticism: Focuses on revealing how literature presents women as subjects of socio-political, psychological, and economic oppression.
  • Reader-Response Criticism: Claims that a text does not have meaning until it is read and interpreted by the reader.
  • Marxist Criticism: Concerned with differences between economic classes and implications of a capitalist system.
  • Reader-Response Theory: Focused on the interactions between the reader and the text in creating meaning.

Reaction Papers, Reviews, and Critiques

  • Purpose: To critically evaluate and respond to a work, providing an opinion or judgment.
  • Word count: Usually falls in the range of 500-1000 words.
  • Evaluation basis: Reviewers should rely on evidence and rational analysis when evaluating works.
  • Intrinsic Criticism: Claims that literary works contain intrinsic properties and treats each work as a distinct work of art.

Writing Skills and Types of Papers

  • Skills involved: Critical thinking, analysis, evaluation, and clear expression of opinions.
  • Critique Paper: Distinguished from Reaction Papers and Review Papers by its in-depth analysis and evaluation of a work's components.
  • Review Paper: Characterized by its focus on summarizing and providing an overall opinion of a work.
  • Reaction Paper: Can be written by anyone and focuses on personal appreciation of the subject, often including emotional responses.

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Learn about the specialized forms of writing where a reviewer evaluates scholarly works, art, designs, and graphic designs. Understand the typical length and characteristics of reaction papers, reviews, and critiques.

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