1. Write the introduction.
The introduction is based upon what happens in the piece you are analyzing. It will make people
understand that you’ve found its context. You can complete your analysis by including some other pieces,
if they fit into the same concept. Keep in mind, that context is a framework, which defines all the specific
parts of the piece you analyze. So be careful while taking something out of the context, as you can be
easily misunderstood.
2. Describe the body of the piece.
After moving on to the body of the piece you are writing about, describe the style, it’s written in, the theme,
etc. Describe characters of the piece if there are any, or a problem postulated in it. Also, there is no harm
in additional research to see what other people think of this. Maybe you can include some citations in
your article (which is beneficial). Try using trustworthy sources, or get advice from someone with
experience.
3. Move on to the theme.
What is the main theme of the piece you are analyzing? Express your opinion on how the author
influenced you through his creation, and what you think is the main response he originally intended to
create. An important part is pointing out whether there is a specific statement in the context of the piece.
4. Move on to style.
Describe the style of the piece by pointing out some important elements. Does the author use first-person
interaction? Describe whether it is a plain narrative, or if it is dialogue based. Describe the imagery and
artistic methods that the author used, and the effect he is trying to achieve.
5. Write a conclusion.
The conclusion is the part where you express your opinion on whether the author achieved his goal. Try
pointing out whether the piece has a dramatic impact, and whether it fully expresses the depth and the
value of the topic discussed. For a literature piece, for example, there can be some discussion about the
cultural value of the piece and its impact on the creativity of future authors.