 introduce your analysis with the thesis statement of what the author is arguing in the prompt

 briefly mention the specific persuasive techniques the author used that you'll be discussing in your essay
Introduction
in response to…, X effectively builds his argument by employing…/In the article, X makes the argument claiming
that…

 demonstrate specific examples from the passage of the techniques you claim the author uses
 Support your points with concrete evidence from the passage
Note #1: only use information from the passage, not outside knowledge (show them you’ve read the
passage thoroughly)
Body Note #2: focus your discussion on just a few points (show them your ability to pick out the most important
parts of the argument and explain their functions)
Note #3: use transitions i.e by To provide more vivid imagery, he furthers with…

X starts the article by…/ In using…, X challenges his audience to…,X’s argument is furthered by the use
of…/Strategies X utilizes to support his/her argument include…/X paints vivid imagery by…

 restate your thesis (paraphrase)

 briefly mention the examples you wrote about in your essay (and how they supported your thesis)
Conclusion
 End with something to think about (if time permits)

overall, the passage effectively demonstrates…/X argues in the passage that one should… . He/She builds this
claim by using…/

to get high score:

 you must use a wide variety in sentence structures
 you must show a consistent use of precise word choice
 you must maintain a formal style and objective tone
 don't be repetitive and don't make grammar mistakes