"Everything has its beauty but not everyone sees it." - Confucius
Definition of Criticism
Before I enter the process of distinction between the opposite terms of criticism, I aim to be clear on the definition of criticism. By definition, the essay you are beginning to read is a critique of criticism itself. To criticise, what we are doing in a broad sense is assessing particular work and forming a conclusive opinion on the matter; whether it is an academic essay, an artistic portrait, a captured video or the structure of a newly built basketball court. We can find many synonyms to use in replacement of the term ‘criticism’ or at least to find a term that is somewhat similar but not wholly identical. Such synonyms include: assessment, judgement, opinion, review, commentary, evaluation, examination, analysis and many more. In a case of physical appearance, a friend can assist, by criticising meticulously, advising a woman in deciding what dress she wants to purchase in store. The critique can contain negative judgements as well as positive judgements – in order to help the person to decide on what to do next, what not to do or what to do better. |
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