Part 3: Text Analysis

Introduction

-Central Idea +Literary Element / Literary Technique /Rhetorical Device (Writing Strategy)

  • State the Central Idea of the passage

What is the author’s purpose? Why did the author write this piece? What idea is being communicated to the reader?

The central idea of (author’s) passage is…

  • Create a central idea sentence
  • State the writing strategy used (Device/Element/Technique) – Choose one but be sure to identify it by name (i.e. personification, imagery, tone, etc.)

What strategy is being used to develop the central idea of the passage?

The author’s use of (device/element/technique) helps him/her reinforce his/her message to the reader.

  • Define the strategy

Provide the definition and the purpose of the strategy

Device/element/technique is defined as … and is used to express the central idea of the passage.

Body

- Restate the central idea and writing strategy used

  • The author shows central idea through the use of writing strategy.

-Text-Based Evidence 1: State a quote from the passage that includes the strategy/device.

  • For example, the author uses(device/element/technique) when he/she states, “Direct Quote” (Cite).

-Explain the quote in your own words.

  • This means…
  • This shows…
  • This suggests…

-Answer this question: How does the example reinforce the author’s purpose? Central Idea?

  • By using (device/element/technique) in the passage, the author(buzz word)…
  • Alliteration – stresses/highlights
  • Assonance – stresses/highlights
  • Rhetorical Question – provokes thought
  • Metaphor / Simile – compares
  • Hyperbole – exaggerates
  • Imagery – vividly illustrates
  • Personification – illustrates/exaggerates
  • Oxymoron – provokes thought
  • Onomatopoeia – reinforces/demonstrates
  • Tone – reinforces
  • Characterization – develops/expresses
  • Conflict – reveals/displays
  • Theme – conveys/exhibits/teaches
  • Symbolism – represents/illustrates
  • Ethos/Pathos/Logos – persuades
  • Analyze the purpose of the device/element/technique

-Text-Based Evidence 2:State another quote from the passage that includes the strategy/device.

  • In addition, the author uses (device/element/technique) when he/she states, “Direct Quote” (Cite).

-Explain the quote in your own words.

  • When the author does this, it shows…
  • This means…
  • This shows…
  • This suggests…

-Answer this question: How does the example reinforce the author’s purpose?Central Idea?

  • By using (device/element/technique) in the passage, the author (buzz word)…
  • Analyze the purpose of the device/element/technique

Conclusion:

-Restate the central idea

  • The author expresses the central idea of (central idea) throughout the passage.

-Restate the writing strategy

  • This is done through the effective use of (device/element/technique)

-Connect the central idea and the strategy used

  • The use of (device/element/technique) in the text is essential to the development of (restate the author’s purpose/central idea).