What are the 4 things you need to do in a text analysis?

1. Identify distinctive features of text and link them to purpose and context 2. Comment on elements such as lexis, figurative language, word ordering, sentence structure and formality/informality of tone 3. Explore how particular attitudes, bias or prejudice are conveyed by the writer 4. Provide both an overview of text as a whole, and specific commentary on individual elements