This theory recognizes the reader as an active agent who imparts “real existence” to the work and completes its meaning through interpretation

It is an academic writing genre that summarizes and gives a critical evaluation of a concept or work. 

Provides a quick snapshot of background information readers may need in order to follow along with the argument

It is s a broad overview of what is discussed in a source. In a critique essay, writers should always assume that those reading the essay may be unfamiliar with the work being examined. For that reason,

What provides specific examples (direct quotes, with proper citation) as needed to support the evaluation?

It summarizes the main ideas presented in the essay and

reminds readers of the thesis (argument)