Question

After Joanne’s speech, she asked for feedback. One student raised his hand and said that her topic was very relevant to this audience and that her message was very clear thanks to her good organization. However, he felt that her speech could have been more interesting had she used more visual aids to engage the audience. This is an example of:
a.
criticism
b.
critique
c.
criteria
d.
critic

Answer 1

b. critique

Explanation: The student's balanced feedback (noting strengths and suggesting improvement) is a critique — an evaluation that includes both positive comments and constructive suggestions. "Criticism" often implies negative judgment, "critic" is the person giving the feedback, and "criteria" are the standards used for evaluation.