How do you analyse a quote?

First, pick a quote! It should not be too long, half a sentence is often a good length. Read your quote out loud and take notice of any pauses you take, how fast you read it, and any words that seem to stand out. It can be helpful to mark these down. Read it again, and consider how the quote makes you feel. Why is this? Does the quote have a sad tone? What is it about the quote that makes you feel a certain emotion? Again mark these down. Think about any techniques you have learned in class such as alliteration and enjambement and see if you can spot any of these. How do they affect the quote? Would the quote sound the same if they weren't there. Once you've been through and looked at all of the above points, think about where the quote comes in the text. What are the characters doing, how are they feeling and does the quote reflect this? Can you guess who is speaking? How they are feeling? What they are doing? Again, what is it about the quote that tells you this? Your quote should be surrounded by scribbles and notes by now! Try and group your notes together in themes- you can later use these to make points for an essay!