The first step in writing a critical essay is to be very familiar with the text. truefalse

- True.

Explanation:

Writing a critical essay is a comprehensive process that demands knowledge of every element presented in the text. Therefore, the first and initial step in scripting a critical essay is to be intimate and well-versed with the content of the text as ignoring any element may disprove the claim or conclusion of your critical essay. A critical essay involves a meticulous analysis and evaluation of the text and then reaching a conclusion or judgment about that particular text and therefore, every idea offered in the text must be recognizable to the critique so there is no scope for the evolution of 'counterclaims'. Thus, the above assertion would be considered true.

either a donut or a sphere or a pancake or a flat sphere. it depends on where the vertical line is.

if the line goes through the center of the circle and is perpendicular to a diameter containing the center, then you get a flat circle.

if the line and the diameter of a the circle meet in the center of the diameter and at an angle, you get a pancake.

if the line is on the circumference of the circle and is at right angles   to the circle you get a ring.

if the line contains the diameter, you get a sphere.

the the line is parallel to the diameter and touches the circumference, you get a donut.