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ANALYTICAL PARAGRAPH

What is an Analytical Paragraph?


Analytical Paragraph writing – An analytical paragraph is a form of descriptive writing which
is written on the basis of a given chart, graph, data, outline, clues, table, etc. When writing
an analytical paragraph, one should remember to describe the facts in the best possible
manner and to cover the information provided.

The analytical paragraph has to be written in around 100-120 words. It must be ONE
paragraph ONLY. The paragraph must use clear and crisp language along with providing
complete details of the chart given in the question. There will be an internal choice given.

You need to attempt one question out of the two questions of analytical paragraphs given
as a choice. The question carries 5 marks.

Example with solution: DESCRIBING A MAP

QUESTION:
The two maps above show an island, before and after the construction of some tourist
facilities.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make
comparisons where relevant.
SOLUTION:
Both maps display an island, before and after it was developed for tourism. The island is
approximately 250 metres long, has palm trees dotted around it, is surrounded by ocean
and has a beach to the west. Over the period, the island was completely transformed with
the addition of a hotel and a pier; however, the eastern part of the island appears to have
been left undeveloped. The most noticeable additions are the hotel rooms. 6 buildings,
surrounding some trees, have been built in the west of the island and 9 buildings have been
constructed in the centre of the island. Between the two accommodation areas, a reception
building and a restaurant have been developed. A pier has been built on the south coast of
the island. Apart from the trees, the beach remains the only natural feature to remain
relatively untouched.

HOW TO DESCRIBE A MAP?


INTRODUCTORY SENTENCE : Paraphrase question information
BODY : Make two general statements about the map. You should describe the maps
generally and write about the most noticeable differences between the two
maps.
Write two specific changes that have occurred.
CONCLUDING SENTENCE : State the main inference from the data provided.

HOW TO DESCRIBE SPECIFIC CHANGES?


The various buildings and features will normally be labelled for you. What you need to work
on is how to write about how they have changed from the past up until the present day.
Verbs we could use to describe specific changes:

Buildings– demolished, knocked-down, flattened, replaced, renovated, built, constructed,


reconstructed, developed, extended, expanded, relocated, converted and modernized.

Trees and Forests- cleared, cut-down, chopped-down, removed, planted.


Roads, bridges and railways lines- constructed, built, extended, expanded and
removed.

Leisure facilities- opened, set up, developed.


HOW TO DESCRIBE GENERAL CHANGES?
1. Over the period, the area witnessed dramatic changes.
2. From 1995 to 2005, the city centre saw spectacular developments.
3. The village changed considerably over the time period.
4. During the 10 year period, the industrial area was totally transformed.
5. Over the past 20 years, the residential area was totally reconstructed.
6. Over the time period, the old docks were totally redeveloped.
7. Between 1995 and 2005, the old houses were rebuilt.
HOW TO DESCRIBE LOCATIONS?
You will also be expected to describe where things are maps and describe where changes
have occurred. You can use ‘to the left’ and ‘to the right’, but a better way is to use ‘north’,
‘south’, ‘east’ and ‘west’.

Using the tips given above, try describing a map on your own.

QUESTION 1:

The two maps above show a section of the city in 1995 and the present year. Write a
paragraph analysing the changes in 100-120 words.
QUESTION 2:

The two maps show a Shopping Centre. Summarise the information by selecting and
reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant in 100-120 words.

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