The Analysis follows the Source Authority. In this section, you need to analyze how the source authority proves and supports your purpose. Essentially, this is where you get to explain why your statistic or story is appropriate for this paragraph.
EXAMPLE #2
My mother has had a significant influence on me because she taught me to share (topic sentence). Sharing is an important characteristic of a moral person and a difficult concept for a child to grasp. My mother was responsible for teaching me this valuable life-skill (explanation). When I was four (lead-in), I was incredibly possessive of a stuffed rabbit I named Funny Bunny. I had a difficult time allowing anyone else to play with my favorite toy. One day, I was at a playground, and I really wanted to meet a little girl that was playing near by. My attempts to say hello to the girl failed. My mother identified my struggles, and she gave me some advice on how to develop a friendship with the little girl. She advised me to ask the little girl if she would like to play with my Funny Bunny. I immediately resisted because I didn't let anyone play with my favorite toy. However, my desire to make a new friend was stronger than my desire to be selfish. Therefore, I approached the girl and asked her if she would like to play with my toy. She immediately accepted, and our friendship easily developed because of that act of sharing (source authority). Since that day, there have been multiple opportunities where I wanted to make a new friend. As a result of the success of that day, I learned that the quickest way to make a friend is to share something with them. Whether it's a piece of gum, a pen, or even a funny story, throughout my life I have utilized sharing to develop friendships (analysis). Therefore, because my mother taught me to share, she has had a significant influence on me (concluding sentence).