What is analyzing?

It is the process of examining something in detail to understand its nature, structure, or relationship. It involves breaking down information into smaller, manageable parts to draw conclusions or insights.

In writing terms, “analyzing” means closely examining a written text (such as a book, essay, poem, or article) to understand how it works and what it means. When you analyze writing, you look beyond just what the text says—you ask questions like:

• What are the main ideas or themes?

• How does the author use language, structure, or literary devices (like imagery or symbolism)?

• What is the author’s purpose or argument?

• How do the parts of the text (like introduction, body, and conclusion) fit together?

• How does the author create meaning or persuade the reader?