Question

When writing a critical essay, how should the essayist approach the subject?

An essayist should pick several items to evaluate.
An essayist should analyze all the parts of the book.
An essayist should limit the items to be evaluated into a single sentence.
An essayist should borrow idea from other essays.

Answer 1

When writing a critical essay, An essayist should analyze all the parts of the book. Option B is correct.

A critical essay is a form of academic writing which purpose is to analyze, interpret, and/or evaluate a text. In a critical essay, an author makes a claim regarding how particular ideas or themes are conveyed in a text, then supports that claim with evidence from primary and/or secondary sources.

The word "critical" of a critical essay simply means discerning and analytical since critical essays analyze and evaluate the meaning and significance of a text.

Answer 2

The answer would be the second statement 'an essayist should analyze all the parts of the book'. When writing a critical essay, the essayist should approach the subject by looking at all perspectives possible.