Critical Analysis Essay DM HELPCLICK
SAMPLE OUTLINE FOR CRITICAL ESSAY
After the passage under analysis has been carefully studied, the critique can be drafted using this sample outline.
· I. Background information to help your readers understand the nature of the work
· A. Information about the work
· 1. Title
· 2. Author
· 3. Publication information
· 4. Statement of topic and purpose
· B. Thesis statement indicating writer's main reaction to the work
· II. Summary or description of the work
· III. Interpretation and/or evaluation
· A. Discussion of the work's organization
· B. Discussion of the work's style
· C. Effectiveness
· D. Discussion of the topic's treatment
· E. Discussion of appeal to a particular audience
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