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How To Analyze The Passage
AUTHOR
Who wrote or spoke the words of this passage?
AUTHOR’S INTENDED AUDIENCE
Who was this passage addressed to?
TYPE OF PASSAGE
What style of writing is being used?
Narrative, Poetry, Prophetic, Teaching
AUTHOR’S INTENDED SUBJECT
Use the context to determine what the author was talking about.
AUTHOR’S INTENDED POINT
What did the author intend to say about that subject?
NATURAL BREAKS
Where does the flow of thought change?
Where do the sentences begin and end?
Where do the paragraphs begin and end?
KEY WORDS
Are there any repeated words?
Are there any unusual or unfamiliar words?
Are there words that stand out as important?