Which of the following should you ask yourself when analyzing structure?
How are the sentences written—are they simple or complex, short and choppy, or long and hard to read?
What is the topic?
Do the words have additional meaning that might point to the author’s viewpoint?
What is the source of the details—personal experience, experiments, scholarly sources, or facts?
Is there a clear organizational structure present in the text?
Are there transitions between different sections or paragraphs?
Does the structure effectively guide the reader through the main points or arguments?
Is the structure appropriate for the type of writing (e.g. essay, narrative, research paper)?
Does the structure help to convey the main idea or purpose of the text?