Response, Analysis and Summary

What is a Response Paper

A response paper should start with a an unbiased summary of the article, essay or item being discussed. After the summary an analysis of the item is next. In the analysis you can and should give you opinion of the piece.

Summary

In a summary you are retelling the main points in the piece. Summaries are in chronological order. In a summary you do not add an opinion and there is no background information needed. You are just stating the main points. A summary can be an essay or a paragraph. It depends on how long the piece is.

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Outline

Intro

• Short history about the piece, title and author

Beginning

• What was important in the beginning

Middle

• What was important in the middle

End

• What was important in the end

Analysis

In an analysis you are detailing what makes a piece unique. You pick points about the piece that stand out.

Analysis do not really include opinions. Analysis should not be in chronological order.

Outline

Intro

• Short history about the piece, title and author

Point 1

• Characters (example)

Point 2

• Language (example)

Point 3

• Plot twist (example)

Response

In a response you will mostly focus on your opinion. Your opinion will need to be based on evidence from the piece you are critiquing. It is not a summary nor an analysis. It is really a combination of both. A response will have a short summary and then your response. A good response is persuasive.

Outline

Intro

• There should be a thesis that declares if you liked it or disliked he piece.

Summary

• Short summary. Should be only one paragraph.

Point 1

• Reason you like or don’t like

Point 2

• Reason you like or don’t like

Point 3

• Reason you like or don’t like

Conclusion

Example # 1

Please watch the video and then write a very short outline. Your outline should be

Summary and then Analysis.

Then compare your answers with mine.

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https://youtu.be/Es_uivijpek

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I Do (French Commercial)

Summary

• Kid wants sweets
• Dad says no
• Kid throws tantrum.
• Use condom

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Analysis

• It is funny because
• The facial expressions
• No dialogue makes more interesting
• Serious topic

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The response would include a summary and the analysis

Example # 2

Please watch the video and then write a very short outline. I added one that has four different variations from four different countries. I thought it was neat to see the different takes on the same commercial. You only need to respond to one (they are all the same plot)

Summary and then Analysis.

Then compare your answers with my answers.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8xlM5jlLf8&list=RD-8xlM5jlLf8&index=1

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We Do (Coke Commercial)

Summary

• Brother picks on little bro
• Bullies bother little bro
• Brother comes to rescue

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Analysis

• It works because
• Universal love of siblings
• The pranks are mischievous
• Brother sticks up for the little brother

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The response would include a summary and the analysis

Example # 3 Two Chips

Please watch Two Chips Video. After you watch it please create an outline for a response. Then compare your outline with mine. Remember in your analysis you have to indicate what made it funny or not funny.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InRw8JtIgzU

So I have an odd sense of humor. I think this is hilarious!

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Two Chips

Summary

• Wife drinks a bottle of wine
• Wife tells Joke
• Chip is mean
• Chip asks why mean
• Chip stabs the other chip

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Analysis

• It works because
• The puns
• The wife has been drinking so her delivery is funny
• The animation is funny

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Epilogue

There is a definite difference between a summary, an analysis and a response. A summary is just that. An analysis looks at what makes a piece unique. A response is a blend of summary and analysis with your opinion.

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