The Power Paragraph Guide

1. INTRODUCING A LITERARY DEVICE
“[Author] employs [device] to highlight…”
“The use of [device] in this passage suggests…”
“[Character]’s dialogue is filled with [device], which emphasises…”
“Through the use of [device], the writer crafts a sense of…”
“This example of [device] serves to illustrate…”
“By incorporating [device], the author reinforces…”

2. EXPLAINING THE EFFECT OF A LITERARY TECHNIQUE
“This technique reinforces the idea that…”
“By using [device], the author encourages the reader to consider…”
“The effect of [device] is to create a sense of…”
“This use of [device] deepens the reader’s understanding of…”
“Through [device], the writer generates a mood of…”
“The presence of [device] in this extract conveys…”

3. ENCOURAGE ACTIVE REVISION TECHNIQUES
“[Character] undergoes significant change, shown through…”
“The contrast between [character 1] and [character 2] highlights…”
“At this moment in the text, [character] is presented as…”
“The dialogue suggests that [character] is feeling…”
“Through their actions, [character] demonstrates…”
“The author conveys [character]’s inner conflict by…”

4. DISCUSSING THEMES AND MESSAGES
“One of the central themes in this text is…”
“The author explores the idea of [theme] through…”
“By highlighting [theme], the writer encourages the reader to…”
“This passage embodies the theme of [theme] because…”
“A recurring idea in the text is [theme], which is emphasised through…”
“This moment in the story reinforces the overarching message that…”

5. MAKING COMPARISONS
“Similarly, in [text], the author explores…”
“In contrast to [character/text], this extract suggests…”
“Unlike [character], who is portrayed as…, [character] is presented as…”
“Both texts examine the idea of…, but in different ways.”
“The juxtaposition between [element 1] and [element 2] reveals…”
“While [text 1] presents [idea] in one way, [text 2] suggests…”

6. EXPLORING SYMBOLISM AND DEEPER MEANING
“The use of [symbol] in this extract suggests…”
“This object/character functions as a symbol of…”
“The symbolic nature of [element] highlights…”
“By incorporating [symbol], the writer adds a deeper layer of meaning to…“
“The metaphor of [element] reinforces the idea that…”
“This recurring symbol is significant because…”

7. EVALUATING THE WRITER’S CRAFT
“The writer’s choice of [technique] effectively…”
“This passage demonstrates the author’s ability to..”
“Through careful use of [language feature], the writer achieves…”
“The author’s manipulation of structure allows the reader to…”
“The narrative style employed here serves to…”
“By structuring the text in this way, the writer maintains…”

8. COMMENTING ON CONTEXT
“This text was written in [historical period], which influences the way…”
“Social attitudes at the time of writing impacted the portrayal of…”
“The historical context helps the reader understand why…”
“In [text], the impact of [event] can be seen through…”
“The cultural background of [author] plays a role in the depiction of…”
“By referencing [historical event], the writer engages with contemporary
issues.”