Question

Unless directed otherwise by an instructor, the best approach to writing a response paper is to

Answer 1

I would say the correct answer is B. focus on a key idea or a question raised by the essay to which you're responding.
The most important thing you should do when writing a response paper is to bring your attention to the main message that the original author wanted to convey. You should criticize (positively or negatively) whether the author managed to get his or her ideas through and then move on to other elements of the text.

Answer 2

The best way to construct a response paper is to: B. Focus on a key idea or a question raised by the essay to which you're responding.  Hope that helps.