Language Support for Text Analysis

This page focuses on providing Formulierungshilfen (phrasing aids) for various aspects of text analysis, including rhetorical and stylistic devices, referencing the text, and general analysis tips.

When analyzing rhetorical and stylistic devices, it's important to identify the author's techniques and explain their purpose. For example:

Example: "The author makes use of metaphors to emphasize the protagonist's inner turmoil. This is done in order to draw attention to the character's psychological state."

The page emphasizes the importance of using the present tense and your own words when referring to the text. It also provides guidance on how to properly reference specific parts of the text:

Quote: "This is indicated by I./II. where it is said that..."

This demonstrates how to link your analysis to specific sections of the text.

Highlight: Remember to prove your points by referring to the text, "read between the lines," and explain the function of the elements you've identified.

The page also includes a list of "do's" and "don'ts" for text analysis:

Do:

• Use present tense
• Use your own words
• Prove by referring to the text
• Analyze, don't just summarize

Don't:

• Repeat what you've already said
• Simply summarize the text

Definition: Thesis - A statement or theory that is put forward as a premise to be maintained or proved.

Vocabulary: "Colloquial" - Refers to language or expressions that are characteristic of ordinary or familiar conversation rather than formal speech or writing.

These guidelines and Formulierungshilfen Analyse tips are essential for crafting a well-structured and insightful Textanalyse Aufbau PDF.