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| Critical
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| A critical
review of a sitcom takes a close look at certain elements of a television
program. The reviewer offers an opinion and a recommendation based on standards
for evaluating the effectiveness of the program's individual elements. |
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Many critical reviews use the structure illustrated in the framework below.
Print this framework and use it as a guide when you write your own critical
review of a sitcom. |
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Introduction
• Grab your
readers' attention.
• Give background information.
• Include a thesis that states your opinion and lists reasons for it. |
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Ladies
and gentlemen of the jury What makes this sitcom stand out? To make
your readers want to read your review, mention this element in an initial
question or statement.
You have been selected to hear Include scheduling and channel information
so that readers will know how to find the sitcom.
The charges for or against State your thesis—your opinion
of the sitcom and the reasons you hold this opinion. Keep your list of reasons
in mind as you complete your review. |
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Body
• Give first reason with observations and examples.
• Give second reason with observations and examples.
• Give third reason with observations and examples. |
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The
evidence clearly shows Evaluate how successfully the sitcom measured
up against the criteria you chose. Back up your observations with specific
examples. |
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Conclusion
• Restate your opinion in the form of a recommendation.
• Bring
review to a close. |
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And
the verdict is Restate your opinion of the sitcom. Let your readers
know whether you recommend they watch the show. |
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