What is a critical response?

a reasoned point of view about a topic or text
a critical analysis of a text that summarizes the text's contents and evaluates its effectiveness
a reaction to a book or other piece of writing, also known as a critique  
a fact or piece of information that supports an idea or analysis

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A critical response is best described as a critical analysis of a text that summarizes the text's contents and evaluates its effectiveness. This type of response goes beyond mere summary to engage with the text's themes, arguments, and stylistic elements, offering an evaluation of how well the text achieves its aims.