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Always write literary analysis in the present tense. The Simple Present is the tense we use to express FACTS, OPINIONS and ROUTINES, so it lends itself best to this type of text. (ms. Tsoulos)

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Make sure you really interpret the quote you are using to prove your point. Do NOT simply reword it. Really answer the question "why is this quote important". (ms. Tsoulos)

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Context (Alexandre Bergeron and Gabriel Kafesdjian)

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Context (Alexandre Bergeron and Gabriel Kafesdjian)

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Before putting your quote, bring us into context. Show us what is happening in the story at the time (who is there, who is talking, where this is taking place, etc.). A quote on its own is useless without context.

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Transition words (Alexandre Bergeron and Gabriel Kafesdjian)

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Transition words (Alexandre Bergeron and Gabriel Kafesdjian)

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Use transition words to help connect two thoughts together. They are important in a literary analysis paragraph because they can create, continue and/or end a sequence of ideas (firstly, furthermore, lastly, etc.).

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Concluding Sentence (Céline Chae, Sarah Wang)

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Concluding Sentence (Céline Chae, Sarah Wang)

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Write a brief summary of the important points of your paragraph. Assume that your reader has already forgotten your arguments and needs reminding.

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Use clauses at the beginning of the sentence  which stops repetition of begining the sentence with the subject of the sentence

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When writing a literary analysis paragraph, always use the third person and keep yourself out of the paragraph (do NOT write things like I think that this character is...)

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Avoid repeting words. Replace them with synomyms and/ or pronouns. Example: the word "beast".

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When composing your concluding sentence, make sure it refers back to your quote and/or explanations, and proves the topic sentence.

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Make sure to use the most precise words in each sentence. Writting more words does not always equal abetter sentence. (John Bramos)

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When writing a literary analysis, make sure to always avoid empty statements or sentences of full platitudes and generalities

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Use sophisticated verbs and adjectives in order to add more detail to your litterary analysis.

Avoid the use of personal pronouns such as "you, I, we, ..." instead opt for pronouns like "he, she, they, ...".

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When writing a literary analysis, use various forms of figurative language to enrich your text

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Use transition words

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Use transition words in the paragraph to make it flow and make the paragraph coherent

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In a conclusion never mention new ideas that have not been mentioned in your paragraph. It will confuse the reader. (John Bramos)

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Clarify the topic sentence and use fewer words to express your opinion.

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Sasha Ciarallo and Nalin Gupta-Cartwright

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Sasha Ciarallo and Nalin Gupta-Cartwright

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Context explains the time and place that the quote takes place in

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Sasha Ciarallo and Nalin Gupta-Cartwright

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Sasha Ciarallo and Nalin Gupta-Cartwright

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Ask yourselfso what after you make your analysis, if you can't ask that anymore your analysis is complete

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An explanation should follow every topic sentence. It provides clarity on the main idea of the paragraph. (John Bramos)

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Use literary terms. They will make your paragraph sound well-informed, balanced and thought out.

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Sasha Ciarallo and Nalin Gupta-Cartwright

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Sasha Ciarallo and Nalin Gupta-Cartwright

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A topic sentence tells the reader what the text is going to be about and your opinion

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eliminate unessary words such as very,, rather, and just get to the point for each part of the paragraph (not too many details, keep it simple).

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Avoid starting a topic sentence with it. It makes the reader unclear about the subject of the paragraph.

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Avoid retelling the story as is. Instead analyze the story in literary terms and form a thesis and explain.

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There should be no personal pronouns in a literary analysis paragraph describing someone who is not in the analysed text (me, I, myself, you). (John Bramos)

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A literary analysis is NOT a summary.

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For the concluding sentence, restate your topic sentence in different wordsand do not intorduice any new ideas

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Different ways to add a quote into a text.
https://www.ccis.edu/offices/academicresources/writingcenter/essaywritingassistance/suggestedwaystointroducequotations.aspx

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(Anna & Julia)
Try to make the tone of the paragraph fit the atmosphere of the story/movie by choosing appropriate and sophisticated words (use a thesaurus for better synonyms!!). Think about your personal reaction. If the tone of a character or the story is dark, avoid using light and jolly adjectives, and vice-versa. Depending on what point of view you decide to write on, you can try to adjust the tone of your analysis with your word choice.

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Avoid using contrated words (do not/don't)

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For the topic sentence you should keep it general and don't put too many details and apply them later in the paragraph.

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You have to make sure to identify the most important ideas

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(Julia and Anna)

Make sure to always answer the question “So What” when writing your analysis. It is very important to not reword your quote. You have to try to go deeper into the meaning/theme/characteristics by finding connections from the story/movie to other works you have read/watched before and possibly to your personal experiences. This will help you understand it better. You also need to make sure that the quote matches with what you’re trying to say about that character.

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Use synonyms to prevent sounding repetitive. Use a vast variety of words. If you're lucky you could find a synonym that better expresses your idea. Sophisticated ones will woah the reader, but don't get too carried away. Synonyms are great!

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Avoid using slang words (got, pretty good)

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Offer a context for the passage without offering too much summary.

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When writing a literary analysis, try to limit the amount of summarizing that you do.

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Avoid summarizing the plot of the story. Instead analyze the story.

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For the explanation of the topic sentence, give an example that proves your topic sentence is true.

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When writing a concluding sentence keep in mind that it's your last chance to persuade the reader. Your concluding sentence should convey a sense of completeness and closure as well as a sense of the lingering possibilities of the topic. (Anh Vi & Jasmine)

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To keep the reader engaged and to portray the message clearly, use concrete and specific words that show what you mean.

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Always remember to have an explanation of the topic sentence as this will make your paragraph clear.

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Try to limit the amount of words you do not fell comfortable with. Use an advanced vocabulairy.

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When writing a literary analysis use the third person (no I or you)

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When writing an analysis, make sure to properly explain your interpretation no matter how obvious you may think it is. Your readers won't necessarily come to the same conclusions as you because interpretation is subjective.

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Don't use too many forms of verb in "to be", but rather more dynamic verbs.

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(Anna and Julia)
The quote is very important in your paragraph because it is the example that enriches your text. Remember that the over-riding goal of your analysis is to demonstrate a new understanding of the text. The quote from your movie/story helps strengthen the text. Make sure to find the best quote in the book, that it is the strongest quote or the quote that strengthens your topic sentence (the main idea) the best.

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Placement of key words (Nicolas Bolouri)

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Placement of key words (Nicolas Bolouri)

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To emphasize key words, place them at the beginning

or the end of the sentence rather than in the middle.

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Use different words even if your talking about the same subject. Using the same word over and over again can sometimes penalize you in writing exams.

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Refrain from using run on sentences - Celine and Sarah

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Refrain from using run on sentences - Celine and Sarah

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Don't use run on sentences. They confuse the reader  instead of being an effective way of explaining your point. A run on sentence is a grammatically faulty sentence with too many clauses.

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Make sure to pay attention when writing various sentences. You can transition topics by using transitional words such as : and, so, finally, etc..

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Write a brief summary of the important points of the paragraph

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Always make sure that what write makes sense.

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Double check your work once your done writing, to make sure you don't have any spelling mistakes.

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Use active verbs to establish your actions. This will help a lot in the structure of your text.

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Use lots of transition words to give direction to your text

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- After the draft, if possible try and read your text out loud, this helps because after staring at the sentences you lose sight of the larger picture, your ears might pick on  some of the problems your eye might miss.
- Make sure every word and sentence is necessary in your paragraphe. (Anh Vi & Jasmine

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(Jasmine Ling and Anh Vi Mac)
Use appropriated language, simple yet meaningful words and be more straight-forward to the points you want to explain in order not to confuse the reader. Do not write a list; the topic is to "discuss", not to "describe.

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Do not confuse a character's words with an author's viewpoint. These are two mutually exclusive things -- make sure your argument addresses only one.
In answering questions posed, think about what evidence you have to make your assertion. How does it relate to the overall theme? Are you leaving anything out (so what)?

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(Anna & Julia)
Try to vary your sentence structure to make your analysis less monotone to read. In addition to fancy vocabulary, you should try to change the way your sentences are presented. (For example, appositive phrases are suitable for topic sentences) If you have very short and choppy sentences, consider mashing them together with help of additional clauses. However, don’t force yourself to add loads of unnecessary information to complete this, only vary your syntax when you already have long sentences (or can form long sentences) that you can alter around.

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(Jasmine Ling and Anh Vi Mac)
Write a justification while asking yourself: "What", "How" and "Why" questions while writing. Be sure that the text you wrote answers these three questions. It's as if you are putting yourself in the reader's position to make sure the reader's going to be convinced by your text.

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Vary sentence structure (Nicolas Bolouri)

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Vary sentence structure (Nicolas Bolouri)

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Vary sentence structure by blending simple, compound, and complex together in the same paragraph.

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Write in the third person. Avoid using "I" or "you".
Use transition words in the paragraph to make the essay more fluid.

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Brainstorm ideas before starting to write, make a plan about what you will write about.

Use lots of transition words to give direction to your text and coordinate the sentence

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Over all the structure of the text sould feel smoothe and flow and not feel chunky. Also the text shoul include all elements without too many like, and, and not too many run on scentences. Include base details to the quote.

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When using sources, remember that most of what is said in the paper should be your own ideas, not your source’s. Quotes from sources are used as evidence to support your own ideas.

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Always use the present tense when writing the essay.

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Always write a literary analysis in the third person.

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Do not summarize the story or plot of the literary piece.