Short Story Critical Analysis Paper

Analytical Essay

Note: There is no set number of paragraphs that an essay should contain. The number depends on your narrowed topic, purpose and audience.

May announce subject

Sparks readers’ interest

Body

Supports and explains your thesis based on the elements obtained from the piece.

Paragraph 5

Topic sentence

Closing/transitional sentence

Paragraph 1 – General opening, title of work, author

Title (subtitle)

Introduction

Engages your reader

Provides background info

Identifies your narrowed topic

Presents your thesis based on theory

Summary of the text and proposal of the problem and possible solution

Paragraph 3

Topic sentence

Closing/transitional sentence

Paragraph 4

Topic sentence

Closing/transitional sentence

Counterargument

This is based on your claim.

Reemphasizes your thesis (does not repeat it )

Draws your essay to a close

Reflection of reader

Conclusion

Paragraph 6 or 7 depending your assignment