Critical Essay Writing: Core Skills

Question 1

When you evaluate a story, what should you try to do?

Accepted Answer

Write about the theme and what the story makes you think about, Write about the author and what the purpose of the story is

Question 2

Why do we recommend that you link each paragraph back to the essay task?

Accepted Answer

Because it shows that your ideas are relevant, Because it helps to keep the structure clear

Question 3

What’s the purpose of a conclusion?

Accepted Answer

It’s the place where you sum up the essay

Question 4

Which is the following is a good example of a topic sentence?

Accepted Answer

Janice Galloway shows us that true friendship means defending your friend.

Question 5

What do we mean by the ‘context’ of a quotation?

Accepted Answer

What is happening at the point in the story

Question 6

In the exam, how can you make it easier to plan an essay and decide what to write about?

Accepted Answer

Make a list of key points which link to the task, Turn the wording of the task into a question

Question 7

Which of the following IS NOT a way to show you are analysing the story?

Accepted Answer

Summarising the story

Question 8

Which of the following IS NOT an essential bit of information you need in your introduction?

Accepted Answer

The names of the characters in the story

Question 9

Which of the following is the term used to describe short stories and novels?

Accepted Answer

Prose Fiction

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