11. DIRECTIONS:
Guess the words behind the
images which are being
presented. Then, find out the
hidden message and give your
insights regarding the
metaphorical phrase.
22. LEARNING OBJECTIVES
A. Identify the elements of a
critique writing.
B. Share insights about the
importance of good criticism.
C. Compose an independent
critique of a chosen selection.
23. What is critiquing?
A critique is defined as an
analytical writing genre that
summarizes a work or idea
briefly and critically.
24. What is critiquing?
According to Merriam-Webster’s
dictionary, a critique is a formal
word that typically refers to a
careful judgement in which
someone gives an opinion about
something.
25. Critiques can be used to carefully
analyze a variety of works such as:
Creative works
novels
exhibits
poetry
films
images
26. Critiques can be used to carefully analyze a
variety of works such as:
Research
monographs
systematic reviews
journal articles
theories
27. Critiques can be used to carefully analyze a
variety of works such as:
Media
news reports
feature articles
28. ELEMENTS IN CRITIQUE WRITING
Context Reaction
Literary Technique
Author’s intention
Literary Devices
Ending of the Story
29. 1. Context
It is the data that helps
to make sense of a
literary text's message.
30. Author’s Intention
It is the written motive or intention.
An author’s purpose is his reason
for or intent in writing. It may be,
to persuade, to inform, to entertain,
or to inspire the reader.
31. 2. Author’s Intention
To persuade is an author’s purpose
wherein he is writing well enough to
encourage everyone to change his
mind about a problem that is really
important to him.
32. 2. Author’s Intention
To inform is an author’s
purpose wherein he includes
information or data that is
useful, valuable or important.
33. 2. Author’s Intention
To entertain is an author’s
purpose wherein his
writing gives pleasure,
and enjoyment.
34. 2. Author’s Intention
To describe is an author’s
purpose wherein he wants us
to visualize or experience a
person, place, thing or event.
35. 3. Reaction
It pertains to your own
possible reactions as well as
your attitude as critic when
you read the literary piece.
36. 3. Reaction
Some reactions are as follow:
affirm or negate
approve or disapprove
agree or disagree
like or unlike
37. 4. Literary Devices
They are tools used by authors
to create impact on their
writing, to help readers
understand their writing at a
deeper level.
38. 4. Literary Devices
Metaphor
It is used by the author to
compare one thing to
another and is described in
non-literal terms.
40. 4. Literary Devices
Simile
It is a form of metaphor in which
the word "as" or "like" is used to
compare an object, concept,
character, behavior, etc. with
another thing.
43. 4. Literary Devices
Hyperbole
It is an exaggerated or excessive
statement that is not intended by the
reader to be taken literally. For
humorous effect and/or emphasis, it is
sometimes used
44. 4. Literary Devices
Hyperbole
1."I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.“
The speaker may not eat an entire horse literally (and
most certainly couldn't), but this hyperbole stresses
how hungry the speaker feels.
48. 4. Literary Devices
Onomatopoeia
It is a word or group of words that
represents a sound and imitates or
implies the sound it makes for
dramatic, realistic, or poetic
effects.
52. 5. Literary Technique
Tone
It is the feeling of the writer
expressed in his/her writing.
Examples of tone in a story are mostly adjectives like
scared, anxious, excited, worried, or encouraging.
53. 5. Literary Technique
Mood
is about the feeling of the reader
towards a piece of writing. It is how a
piece of writing made the reader feel
during the reading process.
Words used to describe the feeling such as sad,
happy, excited, frustrated, or peaceful.
54. 6. Ending of the Story
The Ending
- This serves as the conclusion and
solution to the conflict. This is where the
story comes to an end where the character
learns a lesson or comes to deal with the
events of what happened.
55. 6. Ending of the Story
The Ending
This is where how the ending relates
both to the story as a whole and to its
beginning. It usually resolves the plot
and bring closure to the crisis of the
characters.
56. 6. Ending of the Story
The Ending
A good ending will keep the reader
thinking the story all over again
and leaves the reader feeling great
and satisfied.
57. ACTIVITY
Directions: Read the passage on
the left page of the book, then
answer the questions on the right
page by choosing only the letter
of the correct answer.
60. 1.What is the meaning of critiquing?
2.What are the six (6) elements of a
critique writing?
3.How can constructive criticism
contribute to the growth and
improvement of yourself?
61. What is the importance of
knowing how to make a
good critique/judgment?
62. Assessment
Directions:
Read each statement carefully inside the
graphic organizer. On the space provided,
write whether it is author’s intention,
context, ending of the story, literary
devices, literary techniques or reaction.
66. 1. Based on the summary what do you think is the purpose of the author in writing this story?
a. to entertain b. to inform c. to inspire d. to persuade
2. Which genre is used by the author?
a. adventure b. fantasy c. Literary d. all of the above
3. What literary device is used by the author in the statements of Ugh-Gluk and Klosh- Kwan below?
“Ay, with our own eyes. And this continued until the bear stood suddenly upright and cried aloud in pain, and
trash his four paws madly about.”
a. hyperbole b. metaphor c. onomatopoeia d. simile
4. In what part of the story that the mystery of Keesh is revealed?
a. beginning b. ending c. in all parts d. middle
5. What makes the conflict of the story interesting?
a. emotions for the intended audience make it interesting
b. poorly drawn characters make it interesting
c. the twists and turns of the plot make it interesting.
d. the author involves all of the senses in describing the setting.
6. Do you agree or disagree with the ending of the story? Why or why not?