MODULE 6: Uses appropriate critical

approaches in writing a critique such as

formalism, feminism, etc
Janna G. Matillano 12-Mendeleev

What’s In:

1. What issue is the writer focusing

on?
The writer focuses on the issue
“television addiction” and that the
word “addiction” is often used
loosely and wryly in conversation,
and it is here used jokingly to
denote a tendency to overindulge in
some pleasurable activity.
2. Does the writer take a clear stand
on this issue? Explain your answer.
The writer took a clear stand on
the issue due to he/she uses
appropriate critical approaches in
writing this psychological type of
critique.

3. What is the writer’s purpose for

writing?
The writer’s purpose for writing is
to let people be aware that being
addicted into television distorts the
sense of time. He embraces a larger
reality while making others vague
and strangely unrealistic
experiences. This weakens
relationships and reduces or
sometimes eliminates normal
opportunities for conversation and
communication.
4. Who is the audience for this writing?
The audience for this writing is
for everyone that watches
television and is prone in being
addicted to it.
5. What is the writer’s tone?  Why do
you think he/she writes with this
tone?
The writer’s tone is worried and
serious. In my opinion, he/she
writes with this tone because of
his/her concern to the people being
addicted to television and
experiencing the disadvantages the
writer stated in the text.
6. Does the writer seem to assume
readers will agree with his/her
position? Explain your answer.
The writer seems to assume
readers will agree with his/her
 position. The excerpt of the writer
has a strong opinion and can
effectively persuade the readers by
his/her claims.

7. What evidence does the writer use to

support the essay’s thesis/central
argument? 
The evidence that the writer used
to support the essay’s
thesis/central argument is the
experience and the observation
he/she have seen to the people
recently.
8. Does the writer consider, address,
and/or refute opposing arguments?
Explain your answer.
The writer considers and
counteracts opposing arguments
because he/she states his/her
strong opinion.
9. Do you agree with the points the
writer makes?  Why/why not?
I agree with the points the writer
makes for the reason that all the
evidences in the essay is a real-life
experience and is applicable to
everyone.

10. What connections can you make

between this article and others you
have read?
The connections I can make
between this article and others I
have read are the addictions of
people to gadgets that has the
same impact and disadvantages of
television addiction.