What is a simple but effective way to structure my analysis of a piece of literature?

Every argument needs a strong, concise point to it. This must be a point that drives the momentum of your whole analysis. After that, every argument needs evidence, to back this point up and then finally explanations of this evidence and evaluation of the evidence as a whole. To structure an argument then we must begin with a point, followed by evidence in the form of quotations then conclude with explanation and evaluation. This can be remembered by the acronym: PQEE. PQEE structure follows the notion that your analysis must explain what the author is doing, how they have done it and what this means. The key to a successful analysis is to answer all these questions, and the quality of your answer relies on deep and concise points and explanations. Particularly good answers explain very deeply the meanings behind the author's choices you address.