An analysis essay is a type of written assignment that requires the writer to critically examine and evaluate a subject, such as a literary work, an event, a concept, or an issue. The goal is to break down the subject into its component parts, investigate each part, and present an argument or interpretation supported by evidence from the text or other relevant sources.
Related Terms: Analytical Writing, Critical Analysis, Evidence, Literary Analysis, Rhetorical Analysis, Textual Evidence, Thesis Statement, Argument, Claims, Reasoning