Reader's Name ________________

EN3071 CRITIQUE GUIDE FOR NARRATIVES

Title __________________ Writer's Name_________________

1) What do you feel was the main strength of this narrative? (e.g., clear, lively prose; interesting situation; emotional honesty; concrete, specific detail; humor; emotional honesty; created a mood, etc.) Please be as specific as possible.





2) General impressions. Was your interest held throughout? Were you given sufficient detail and information? Did the organization seem logical and clear, or were there places where you were confused? Was there more "show" than "tell"? Give examples of strong and weak points.





3) Comment as specifically as you can on the writer's prose. Is it clear and correct? Active? Concrete? Specific? Are there too many weak or linking verbs? Examples?




4) A few suggestions for the next draft?