Writing Analysis

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Writing Analysis
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Writing Analysis

• An analytical argument generally consists of
  three parts
• Claim
• Data
• Warrant

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Claim

• The argument being made
• One major claim of the essay in open essay,
  combo of thesis and theme
• Several sub-claims to support main idea of essay
  body paragraphs
• Example Through the anguish and suicides of the
  main characters, Romeo and Juliet shows that
  decisions made in haste can lead to destruction.

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Data

• Evidence to support each claim
• Should be apt and specific
• Consists of specific references to events,
  actions, character traits, symbols, etc.
• May (should) include quotes
• Ex Romeo and Juliet ignore good advice from
  Friar Laurence in their haste to run away.

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Warrant

• Explanation of how the evidence given supports
  the argument.
• By ignoring Friar Laurences advice and hastily
  committing suicide, Romeo and Juliet ensure that
  they cannot announce their marriage and reconcile
  with their families.

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Misc.

• Claim, data and warrant dont necessarily have to
  be three different sentences.
• The combination of all three might be expressed
  in one sentence or even in a whole paragraph.
• All three elements are needed.