How to structure a language analysis
Subdivide your analysis oI the language into three parts ŋ
introduction main part and conclusion
I. Introduction:
ō *ive the textłs title the authorłs name and place and date it was published
ō 0ake an introductory statement in which you briefly state the topic oI the
text given one to two sentences
ō /asso 5aise the readerłs interest in the topic and your analysis
ō Present a thesis statement in which you state how the language in the given
text interacts with the content
II. Main Part:
ō 'evote one paragraph to each oI the arguments you want to present to the
reader
ō The text is structured non chronologically Instead the main body is
structured as a series oI points given in logical order
ō 8se the point evidence explanation techniTue
ō <our writing should be balanced not biased to one point oI view
III. Conclusion:
ō 0ake your concluding statement in which you sum up your findings and
arguments
Language features:
ō $dapt a Iormal tone
ō 8se straightIorward language
ō 8se the present tense unless it is about something that has already
happened
ō 8se logical connectives that help you structure and relate your thought
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