1: When writing a critical essay of interpretation, on which of these questions would the writer likely focus? Select all that apply.

A: What is the writer saying?
B: How does the writer say it?
C: Was what the writer said worthwhile?
D: Would everyone interpret the writing the same way?

2: In what order are the prepositional phrases being used in the following sentence?

After playing in the snow, the group decided to sit by the fire and drink the hot chocolate with marshmallows served with love.

A: adjective phrase, adverb phrase, adverb phrase, adverb phrase, adjective phrase
B: adverb phrase, adverb phrase, adjective phrase, adverb phrase
C: adverb phrase, adjective phrase, adjective phrase
D: adjective phrase, adverb phrase, adjective phrase
E: adjective phrase, adjective phrase, adjective phrase, adverb phrase

While writing a critical essay, you must identify the author's purpose and the main idea of the passage. Also, you need to identify the tone of the text to determine its influence on the content. That is why option A and B should be considered.

Q2

Adverbial phrase describes how, when, where, why with respect to verb.

Adjective phrase describes a noun.

On the basis of these concepts, option B is the best choice.