At their best, adverse book reviews are written in defense of value and in the tacit hope that the author, having had his or her ______ pointed out, might secretly agree that the book could be improved.

It would be a sheer dissipation of time for any reviewer to bother (i)________ a book whose utter futility is (ii)_________ to even the least discerning reader.Blank (1)revilingBappraisingCpunctuatingBlank (2)AobnoxiousBwelcomeexplicit

With the article in mind, consider how you take criticism on your writing. Do you struggle to get through the notes without feeling attacked? Do you accept all suggested changes without considering whether there may be an even better alternative?

You should read this novel — it's been ________ recommended by all the critics.  highly  fully  deeply  truly

It is a type of literary evaluation that assesses both positive and negative aspects in the content and style of a certain book.

To read the literature critically means ____________________a.Evaluating what you read in terms of your own research questionsb.Skimming through the material because most of it is just paddingc.To suggest the previous research was always poorly conductedd.Being negative about something before you read it