Writing Successful Analysis

what is analysis?
Analysis is when you explain how the writer has used
a device to create an effect. You have to explain what
effect the author is trying to create. You must
consider the effect on the audience and what the
author is trying to suggest about society at the time.
How do I quote?
A quote is a piece of writing extracted from the text.
You must use quote marks. An open quotation mark
is placed prior to your quote (‘), whilst a closing
quotation mark is used after the quote (‘).
what is P.E.E?
Point, Evidence, Explanation can be used to
analyse. It is useful as a way of structuring
the paragraph.
Point - this is the idea that you are trying to
suggest. It is your own idea. It usually answers
the question.
Evidence - this is the quote that you are using
to support your Point. You should aim to
integrate the quote with the point.
Explanation - these are the reasons why you think
the quote suggests the point. You should aim for at
least three comments.
Example:
Within the poem ‘Still I Rise’, Angelou implies that
freedom is a human right that is natural (Point),
through ‘like moons and like suns’ (Evidence).
Angelou is discussing the natural order of the world.
It seems as though she is suggesting that it is instinct
to desire freedom and it is human nature to recover
from feeling low and suppressed__ (Explanation)__.
what is a P.E.T.E.R. paragraph?
A ‘Peter’ paragraph is similar to a PEE paragraph but it is
much more specialised to language and structural devices.
Point - this is the idea that you are trying to suggest. It is your
own idea. It usually answers the question.
Evidence - this is the quote that you are using to support your
Point. You should aim to integrate the quote with the point.
Technique - the language/structural technique used. This
should be named.
__Explanation __- these are the reasons why you think the
quote suggests the point. You should aim for at least three
comments.
Reader - this is the effect that is being created on the reader.
• Example:
• Maya Angelou demonstrates her feeling of freedom (Point), within the
metaphor__ (Technique) ‘I’m a black ocean, leaping and wide’
__(Evidence). She is suggesting that she is so full of life that her positive
spirit is never-ending; she cannot be contained, in a similar way to the
ocean being free (Explanation). This creates a sense of empowerment for
the reader and a feeling of hope (Reader).

• how do I compare?
• The best method of comparing is to place two PETER paragraphs
together with a comparison/contrasting connective.
• Comparison is when you draw parallels between one text and another.
These might be similarities and they might be differences. It is up to you
to determine which you are drawing.
Connectives are required for comparison and contrasting:

Comparing Connectives Contrasting Connectives

(similarities) (differences)
Similar to whereas
Similarly unlike
Both Differently
As well Different to
In the same way On the other hand
Also In comparison,

*These connectives must be used.

You cannot just use the words
‘but’ and ‘and’.
• Example:
• Chopin presents Louise’s freedom (Point) through using the trees
almost as a metaphor: ‘tops of trees that were all aquiver with the new
spring life’ (Technique and Evidence). The trees almost seem to reflect
her inner self. She feels that she is now in the ‘spring’ of life and it is
time for her to grow and blossom (Explanation). As a reader, I feel
inspired by her newly found confidence (Reader)
• Maya Angelou ALSO demonstrates her feeling of freedom (Point),
within the metaphor (technique) ‘I’m a black ocean, leaping and wide’
(Evidence). She is suggesting that she is so full of life that her positive
spirit is never-ending; she cannot be contained, in a similar way to the
ocean being free (Explanation). This creates a sense of empowerment
for the reader and a feeling of hope (Reader).