Analytical paragraph structure

How many words is involved in the analytical structure?

9

What does point stand for?

Clear point demonstrating an idea in response to the questions. Must use words from the questions

What does evidence stand for?

Clear concise (not really long) quote that directly shows your point of view

Don’t use ‘’this is shown by the quote’’, try and embed the quote in your sentence

What does analysis stand for?

Explain what your technique does, what this shows and why

What your technique does : what the effect of the technique is, does it emphasise something?

What it shows : what is the deeper meaning? How does it show the question? What does the character symbolise?

Why : explain why you have said this deeper meaning, explain why the character symbolises this

What does technique stand for?

You can pick out another technique in the quote you have or choose another quote

Pick out any language or structure technique

What does analysis stand for?

Explain what your technique does, what this shows and why

Think about linking it to the bigger picture - what is the character emblematic or symbolic of? Are they a microcosm?

What does context stand for?

Link what you last said and then introduce the context so it doesn’t seem bolted on

Explain the context you’re talking about, not referencing the text

Make sure the context directly links to what you’ve been analysing in the quote

What does writer’s intention stand for?

Think about why the writer has created the character in this way

You should be explaining why the writer has demonstrated the point you made and what they want to show their audience

Think about the audience at the time and whether the message was needed in that society