Introduction part 1
What is the first part of a text analysis essay called?
Introductory paragraph
What is another term for "the author's message?"
Central idea
What is another name for the first sentence or "mini map" of the body paragraph?
The topic sentence
What is a central idea?
The author's message
Which one of the following is NOT a writing strategy?
conflict, irony, characterization or analysis
analysis
How many paragraphs are in a text analysis response?
Three (3).
Where does "the central idea" appear in the introductory paragraph?
After the title, author and brief summary. Or right before the claim statement.
How pieces of evidence should you try to have in a text analysis response?
two or more
What point of view should ALWAYS be used in academic writing?
Third person (he, she, they, them, one, etc.)
What makes this claim UNACCEPTABLE? "The author's use of conflict shows how much Roland hated Connor."
It mentions characters and has no real central idea or author's message.
What is another name for "general statement?"
A hook or starter sentence to grab readers attention.
What is another term for "literary device?"
Writing strategy
What follows directly after each quote in a text analysis response?
Explanation of the quote and analysis of author's purpose
What must always accompany a quote to show that it came from a source outside of the writer's mind?
A citation, line number or location in the text.
What makes this claim UNACCEPTABLE? "The author's use of characterization illustrates how Risa's ability to understand Lev helps them forgive him."
It mentions characters and does not have a clear central idea.
In the introductory paragraph, what two words indicate the name of the text and the person who wrote it?
Title and author
What two writing strategies are the best to use when writing a text analysis essay?
Characterization and conflict
What type of writing device is used to move from one idea to another in an essay?
A transition word, phrase or sentence.
What must NEVER happen when using a direct quote in writing?
To have the quote as a "stand alone" or "hanging quote"
What makes this claim UNACCEPTABLE? "The author's use of characterization indicates that both Connor and Risa have beaten the system even though the results are not perfect"
It mentions characters in the story
What is another term for a "short description of what happens in the text?"
A brief summary
What are the two most important parts of the introductory paragraph?
A central idea statement and a claim the indicates the author's use of a writing strategy.
What two (2) things MUST the explanation and analysis of a quote support in an essay?
The central idea and the claim.
What is the final paragraph of a text analysis called?
The conclusion
What makes the following claim acceptable? "The author's use of conflict depicts the idea that breaking the law is justified when fighting injustice."
It has a writing strategy and a claim that is NOT specific to the text