Question

Which of the following is the best example of a writer evaluating a school musical?

A)I dislike all musicals: they are not for me. So I decided to skip this performance. I believe musicals should not be performed at this school and students instead should study and practice the great art of mime.
B)I have yet to see this musical. I have tickets for next week’s performance but I am going to assume that this musical is wonderful. All I have to do is read the names of the actors, director and set designers involved, and I can already predict this show will be a success.
C)This musical was performed energetically by a talented cast. The songs are especially difficult to sing because of their complicated and wordy lyrics and because the notes can be hard to hit. The lead actor and actress performed beautifully. The cast’s dedication and mastery make this show one to see.
D)I’d like to write a musical one day. If I did, I think I would write one about sloths. I would like the challenge of figuring out what a sloth’s singing voice would sound like and what a sloth would want to sing about.

Answer 1

Answer: C

Step-by-step explanation:

The writer of answer C saw the musical and evaluated it. I will explain why the other answers are incorrect below:

A. The writer hates all musicals and did not view the one which he/she is reviewing. This cannot be considered an evaluation.

B. This writer is again biased, this time in favor of musicals. This does not change the fact that they did not even watch the play. Again, this cannot be considered an evaluation.

C. Correct

D. This response has no mention of the play that is supposed to be reviewed. Wanting to write a play about a sloth musical, while an entertaining idea, does not give me any insight into the musical supposedly reviewed. This cannot be considered the evaluation.

C. Is correct as it is the only choice in which the writer watched the musical and wrote about it.