1) The purpose of evaluative writing is to critique something based off of certain standards. If I write an essay on something then the purpose of my essay is to critique my directed object to a certain set of standards and determine either yes it does meet the requirements or no it does not. 2)Criteria is important in an evaluative essay because there are many ways one can evaluate a certain object. If I, for example, analyzed that sprite is better than coke because of its color, another person may disagree and say that coke is better because it taste more delicious. So if the author can establish what they are arguing based off of specific criteria then they can convey their message much easier. 3)Rosen says that music is an outlet, especially for young people because from each generation people of the same age group all appreciated that kind of music because it was used as a way to relate to one another or express themselves. Adults who are not part of that generation though would cringe and get frustrated from the music because they cannot relate to it the same way as the younger generation can. I agree with it because my parents cringe to the type of music I listen to, and from what I can tell my grandparents aren't too fond of the music my parents listen to either. I love Escape (The Pina Colada Song) though.