How do you write an analtical response?
My assignment is to respond to the readings in my textbook. One paragraph I have summarize it and the other I have to write an analytical paragraph.
How do I write an analytical paragraph? Isn't that the same thing as summarizing it?
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A summary is just restating whatever it is you need to summarize; in your case, a paragraph. You basically get the main, important points of the paragraph and state them in your own words. Everything you need to write a summary is already there for you, and you just pick out the main points from there.
An analytical paragraph is basically your own thoughts and reflections of whatever it is you need to analyze. You interpret the context if there are any meanings or symbolism in the paragraph and write what you feel about whatever the situation is, the actions of the characters, etc.
I believe an analytical paragraph is a paragraph where you analyze the selection (story). That means finding the key elements of the selection and saying what you think of it.
I personally have never liked these, and believe that it's a matter of opinion, so if you don't quite get it, then keep trying, but remember that it's really seeing if your views agree with the teacher's.