Question

What is the main purpose of an evaluative essay about a piece of literature?

A.
to give a piece of literature a rating based on a set of criteria

B.
to persuade the reader to agree with a personal opinion about the theme

C.
to persuade the reader to agree with a judgement about the text

D.
none of the above

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is A

Explanation:

The main purpose of an evaluative essay is to produce a balanced judgment of a piece of work. That is to accurately demonstrate through different viewpoints of specific topics which show the arguments with its assets. It should not be written as a personal opinion, for the main idea is to create a critical essay in which the appraisal of the piece of literature is presented through judgments and specific criteria or evidence with a counterbalanced reasoning.

Answer 2

Answer:

C.

Explanation:

Correct on Plato/Edmentum