CRITIQUE ACTUAL TEST PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ Narratio. Answer: Narration of the key events in the history of
the case. Provide information so that the
audience will understand the background and
pertinent facts, define terms if necessary,
and/or give a concrete example (Latin)
◉ Divisio. Answer: Outline of the major points to be made. State
your position based on the information you
have presented, then indicate the lines the rest
of your argument will follow. (Latin)
◉ Confirmatio. Answer: Presentation of the proof of the argument.
Following your outline, make or confirm your
case. Discuss your reasons and cite evidence
to support them. (Latin)
◉ Confutatio. Answer: Anticipation and refutation of opposing
,views. Show what is wrong with your
opponents' reasoning by demonstrating that
you have studied the issue thoroughly and
have reached the only acceptable conclusion
in this case. (Latin)
◉ Peroratio. Answer: Concluding remarks or paragraphs. Restate
your most important points; make final
appeals. Utilize techniques that will leave
your audience most likely to agree with you. (Latin)
◉ Introduction. Answer: Statement of the problem. Present your
argument as a problem in need of a solution,
and raise the possibility of positive change.
(This strategy can interest an audience who
would not be drawn to an argument that
seems devoted to tearing something down.)
◉ Summary of Opposing Views. Answer: Statement of the views of
the opposition. Be
as accurate and neutral as possible. Show
that you are capable of listening without
, judging and that you have given a fair hearing
to people who differ with you - the people
you most need to teach.
◉ Statement of Understanding. Answer: Concession. Show that you
understand that
there are situations in which the opponents'
views are valid. Do not concede that their
views are always right, but recognize those
conditions under which you share their views.
◉ Statement of Your Position. Answer: Explanation of your views.
Having won the
attention of both the opponents and those who
have no position on the issue, your audience
is prepared to listen fairly because you have
shown that you yourself are fair.
◉ Statement of Context. Answer: Description of situations in which
you hope your own
views would be honored. By showing that your
position has merit in specific situations or contexts,