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VCE Stuff => VCE English Studies => VCE Subjects + Help => VCE English & EAL => Topic started by: bobisnotmyname on February 20, 2015, 04:19:14 pm
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I know there is no easy answer to this, but could someone tell me the structure of an analysis or point me to a previous post that covers who to write one. Also any tips would be greatly appreciated. :D
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Always check this out first: English Resources and Sample High Scoring Responses, there are heaps of resources and examples here :) . Some useful posts:
literally lauren's structure
DJA's Guide to Language Analysis (Section C)
Language Analysis Study Pack - Want to learn how to write a good analysis?
A Crash Course in Language Analysis
And check out the posts in the language analysis section of the database on the first post of English Q&A.
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My english teacher always told me to use the "DEER" method, which was incredibly useful throughout the year. Once you get the hang of it, you can switch it up a bit, so it doesn't seem so structured.
Basically "DEER" stands for Device, Example, Explanation, and Reader Response. You name the device in question, then you give an example of said device; after that you explain why that device was used (e.g. "the writer uses the harsh connotations of "..." to emphasise the severity of the situation"). You then mention what effect this has on the reader (e.g. "the reader is positioned to react immediately to the situation, before it has the chance to further inflate").
When I first started using this method, I'd try to have at least 2 DEER's per paragraph. My teacher also said to mention at least 2 shifts in tone, and at least 3 appeals