What is Critical Evaluation?

<h3>What does evaluating mean?</h3>

<p>Critical evaluation means forming a <strong>judgement</strong> about how effectively a writer achieves their purpose.</p>

<h3>Key Questions to Ask</h3>

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<li>Is the writer's technique <strong>effective</strong>? Why? How?</li>

<li>Does the language create the intended effect on the reader?</li>

<li>How does the writer's choice of structure or form contribute to their purpose?</li>

<li>Does the text succeed in persuading, moving, or engaging the reader?</li>

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<h3>Example Sentence Starters</h3>

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<li>"This is particularly effective because…"</li>

<li>"The writer successfully creates… through…"</li>

<li>"Some readers may find this less convincing because…"</li>

<li>"The technique is powerful in that it…"</li>

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