What does PETAL mean?

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It's an acronym of the words point, evidence, technique, analysis and link!

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The acronym PETAL refers to Point, Evidence, Technique, Analysis, Link

P= The point outlines your understanding of the text, linked to the question. You can use the following sentence starter to demonstrate your point e.g The writer presents a positive/negative perspective …

E= The evidence makes reference to a certain section or idea within a text. • Ideally, this should always be written as a quotation. You can use the following sentence starter to illustrate your example e.g For example, “…”

T=The technique looks at methods of construction, language, or structure that the writer has chosen to use in the text. You can use the following sentence starter to explain the technique you have chosen e.g The writer uses (adjectives, metaphor, similes, etc) to illustrate ......

A= The analysis is the dissection of a quotation, idea, or method: What is the meaning of the quotation? You can use the following sentence starter to explain your analysis e.g This suggests...…

L=The link concludes that section of your argument, by linking back to the question. You can use the following sentence starter to explain the link e.g This is significant, because…...