A NA LY T IC A L

PARAG R A P H
Presen ta ti o n b y Q C 2
 Introduction Format Tips and
and features example
● Brief on the basics of ● Introduction
● Things which can be
analytical paragraph ● Body
included while writing
● Conclusion
● example to understand
 What is an analytical paragraph?

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● An analytical paragraph is a form of descriptive writing which is written on activity, w o r k
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. So the Q. Analyse
the nearest
paragraph must use clear and crisp language along with providing complete and provid o b j e ct
details of the chart given in the question. e y o ur ob s
ervati o n.
 FEATURES

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It describes the given chart, It should be brief and
table, data, graph, cues etc. comprehensive (include
complete information) at the
same time.
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03 04
It is necessary to make

It should state facts that are use of simple and

provided by the chart. accurate language.

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05
It should mention figures
06
It is appropriate to use the
and quantities
same tense throughout the
appropriately.
analytical paragraph.
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No personal observation or
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It would be preferable to

response should be use the passive form of

provided. the verb.

 FORMAT

Introduction Body Conclusion

 INTRODUCTION
● It is the first paragraph which highlights in a
nutshell what the graph is about. n t m e a n s so m ething
Evid e
● It should be like an opening paragraph that which is clear and visible
introduces the reader to the context of the chart without any ambiguity.
given.
Points to keep in mind while writing
introduction: While writi
ng, will you
prefer
● When writing the introductory paragraph, you writing intr
oduction in
lo n g o r
need not go into the details. winding it u
p in 2-3 lin
● You just need to mention what is clearly evident es?

from the chart or the graph given in the question.

It is preferred to write the introduction in 2-3 lines.
 BODY
It focuses on the key areas of the data that is given in the question.The
following requirements should be covered as part of the body:
● It should be well presented.
● Divided into sub-paragraphs.
● Use simple and clear language.
● Explain the graph/diagram in detail.
● Highlight the variations observed.
● If mentioning numbers and figures, their accuracy must be ensured.

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 CONCLUSION
Summarise the idea Concluding in nature
mentioned and the and act as the closing
information. statement.
One must not include
any personal opinions, Choose wisely the
conclusions, or important
observations. information.
 TIPS
1. For an introduction, you can start with the following phrases-
The chart given above describes
The table suggests
The line graph shows
The data given provides information about
The pie chart illustrates, etc.

2. For describing trends, use phrases and words like- a pattern of growth, rapidly doubled, skyrocketed, striking increase, peaked,
soaring rates, declined, plummeted, leveled off, stagnated, fluctuate, starting to rise, starting to fall, drop down, slightly, etc.

3. For describing quantities, use various styles like- 48% of, one-third of, nearly one-fourth of, almost 80%, majority, on average,
twice as much, almost equal, the highest, the lowest, very close to 2%, roughly, approximately 5% of, just under three percent,
etc.

4. For establishing a relationship or contrast, use phrases and words like- relationship between, similarly, in contrast with, in
comparison to, but in the opposite case, however, whereas, when it comes to, as opposed to, while, striking difference,
noticeable difference, etc.

5. For the conclusion and other connecting phrases use- overall, subsequently, in all, in a nutshell, for the chart given, in short,
striking changes, including, therefore, etc