Literary
Criticism: Realistic Fiction
TC \l1 "Literary Criticism: Realistic Fiction
1.
The content should be presented honestly.Sensationalizing
and capitalizing on the novelty of a subject should be avoided.
2.
A story should expose personal and social values central to our culture,
at the same time revealing how overt expression of those values may have
changed.
3.
The story should allow readers to draw personal conclusions from the evidence.The
author should respect the reader’s intelligence.
4.
The author should recognize that today’s young readers are in the process
of growing toward adult sophistication.
5.
The language and syntax should reveal the background and the nature of
characters and situations.
6.
The author should write in a hopeful tone.A
story should communicate in an honest way that there is hope in the world.
7.
Children’s literature should reflect sensitivity to the needs and rights
of girls and boys without preference, bias, or negative stereotypes.
8.
If violence is included in the story, the author should treat the subject
appropriately.Does the author give
necessary facts?Are both sides
of the conflict portrayed fully, fairly, and honestly?Is
the writing developed with feeling and emotion?Does
the author help children develop a perspective about the subject?
9.
A story should satisfy children’s basic needs and provide them with insights
into their own problems and relationships.
10.
A story should provide children with enjoyment.