Generic Criticism (Rhetoric)

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Reading Worksheet: Generic Criticism (Chapter 7)

After you read:

1. (2 points) What is the scope of Generic Criticism? Meaning, what types of artifacts can be analyzed using Generic Criticism and for what purpose? Explain.

a. (2 points) If you were to select this form of criticism for your Essay of Criticism assignment, what specific artifact would you choose to analyze and why?

2. (2 points) What are the limitations of Generic Criticism? Meaning, what types of artifacts cannot be analyzed and what kinds of research questions cannot be answered using Generic Criticism? Explain.

3. (4 points) What are the major differences and similarities between Generic Criticism and Metaphoric Criticism (list at least 2 of each)?

a. Differences:

b. Similarities:

Questions about the sample essays of criticism:

Title of essay:

4. (2 points) What is the central argument (thesis) of this essay of criticism? Paraphrase in your own words.

5. (2 points) What does this essay of criticism contribute to the study of rhetoric? Paraphrase in your own words.

Title of essay:

6. (2 points) What is the central argument (thesis) of this essay of criticism? Paraphrase in your own words.

7. (2 points) What does this essay of criticism contribute to the study of rhetoric? Paraphrase in your own words.

8. (2 points) List any questions you have after completing this reading (a minimum of one):