Critical Essay Formulas

Question 1

T - R - E - A - T
(Main body of the essay)

Answer 1

T - topic sentence (task and technique)
R - refer to context (what is happening)
E - evidence (the quote)
A - analyse (explain how the quote is effective)
T - tie to the theme (explain and reference the task)

Question 2

T - O - E
(End of essay / conclusion)

Answer 2

T - task (refer to the key words of the question)
O - overall points (sum up points made previously)
E - emotional response (make a personal comment explaining the effectiveness)

Question 3

T - A - R - T - S
(The introduction)

Answer 3

T - title (book title)
A - author
R - refer to key words of question
T - techniques and themes adressed
S - short summary of the plot