10ENG Analytical Writing

Analytical writing is focused on the why and how.

• True

• False

Is the following descriptive or analytical writing?

On 1 September, 1939, the German army, under the direction of Adolf Hitler, invaded Poland.

• Descriptive writing

• Analytical writing.

Is the following descriptive or analytical writing?

The German army’s invasion of Poland on 1 September, 1939 instigated the Second World War, as Adolf Hitler began his ruthless military campaign to invade all of Europe.

• Descriptive writing

• Analytical writing

Which of the following is NOT an element of analytical writing?

• Evaluative

• Critical

• Descriptive

Analytical writing is NOT used to...

• Discuss theories

• Give an overview

• Discuss ideas

Analytical writing should be written in third person.

• True

• False

Analytical and persuasive writing are the same thing.

• True

• False

An analytical piece of writing needs a thesis.

• True

• False

Analytical writing is used to tell a story.

• True

• False

What does a thesis statement do?

• Summarizes what the text is all about

• gives more examples

• grabs the reader's attention

• Guides the reader on what the essay will be about