CRITIQUE EXAM SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH FULL ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ Character traits. Answer: qualities that characters possess
(example: honesty)
◉ Sensory details. Answer: words and details that appeal to a
reader's senses (sight, touch, taste, hearing, smell, emotion)
◉ How is conflict related to plot?. Answer: A conflict keeps the plot
interesting and creates problems for the protagonist to solve. This
keeps the plot going and keeps the readers invested with the story.
◉ Why are sensory details important?. Answer: They help the
reader feel like their sharing the experience.
◉ What is unique about the way characters in a novel develop,
compared to characters in a poem or short story?. Answer:
Characters develop more gradually in a novel.
◉ What does a more nuanced or precise word add to a story?.
Answer: more specific information
, ◉ Inderict characterization. Answer: a method of developing
characters that rely on descriptions of a character's words or actions
to show the character's personality traits
◉ Historical narrative. Answer: A historical narrative is a primary
source about a historical event written by someone who
experienced the event. Most likely biased toward the author.
◉ How do authors tend to to develop themes?. Answer: They reveal
a theme through the characters' actions.
◉ Collaborative discussion. Answer: need to be able to cooperate,
elaborate, and be able to agree with the other people in the group.
◉ What is the difference between subjective and objective writing?.
Answer: Subjective is biased and one-sided, while objective writing
is based upon fact rather that opinion.
◉ What aspect of writing helps create an author's tone?. Answer:
word choices
◉ What is subjectivity in writing?. Answer: writing that emphasizes
emotions rather than facts