Analysis Essay Assignment Sheet.
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Structure for the Analysis Essay
All essays need a captivating and engaging introductory paragraph. However, keep in mind that the main purpose of an introduction is to do exactly what it suggests: INTRODUCE! Since this essay is an analysis of another text, you will need to introduce the essay by providing its author and title (in quotation marks), plus a brief summary of the part/thread/idea you will be concentrating on; be sure to include the author’s stance or treatment of the issue. You are then going to transition into your own thesis, in which you need to take a stance yourself: Do you agree or disagree with the author’s stance and answer why? Avoid using the words “agree” or “disagree.” Rather, your thesis should be a direct response to the author’s stance. Your statement will show whether you agree or disagree. If you agree, explain why you agree. If you disagree, explain why you disagree.
Main Points/Body Paragraphs that support the thesis: PIE Structure
P: Make your Point – explain a little bit about it if you have to. Your topic sentence should be an arguable claim that supports your thesis.
I: First and foremost, introduce your Illustration (should be a quotation). Give your reader a little context so they know what they need to know in order to fully understand the quotation (could be when it is said, how it is said, where it is said, why it is said, etc.). The quotation is an example that supports your topic sentence.
E: Explain. First, interpret the quotation so the reader knows exactly what YOU think the quote means. Then explain why it is important! In other words, what does it tell the reader about your point? Why is this significant? Then transition to the second point.
