How do I critically Analise something?

Question:As part of a school assignment I have to critically analise an Australian song. I have chosen to do "I still call Australia home" but am stuck as to what she means by critically analise.

Could someone please provide me with a few examples as to how I could go about doing it please. I am not asking for someone to do it for me, but push me off in the right direction

- Garion

Answers:
Look at each sentence and think about it. Try and read into what the author meant.

Critically analyze just means write what you think.this writer meant. Take it sentence by sentence. Critically analyze simply put just means your thoughts on her thoughts...

Like if she said Aussie is the best place to live becuz we have vegemite sandwhiches. you would analyze it by writing something like this.

Ms. Writer thinks Aussie is great. This is a matter of opinion and I heard the vegemite sandwhiches are not real. You would or could conclude that she is caught up in the dream of Australia is a wonderful place.

critical analyzation only means picking her words apart and telling what you think she meant and what your feeling on the subject was, being frank and honest.
it sounds like your teacher wants you to review the song. as in give a subjective opinion. say what's on your mind, and include supportive information. for example if you say you don't particularly like something about the song, you should probably explain why. i would analyze the lyrics, and give an interpretation of what the artist is saying. i would also give an opinion on the musicality of the song, and explain why (or why not) the melody and lyrics compliment each other.

hope this helps!
Ask yourself some questions about your topic. Here are some examples:
1. What type of song is it? a traditional folk song? a lament for a homesick expatriate? a classical piece? a patriotic anthem? a drinking song?
2. What purpose/function does it serve? Does it accompany a game? make you dance? or cry? Would it inspire you to march off in defense of the homeland? keep you marching in unison? Is it traditionally used to end the evening or on a particular holiday?
3. How well does it serve its purpose/function?
4. Is it part of a tradition such as Celtic music?
5. Are there lyrics? Are they set to original music or did the lyricist set new words to an old tune?
6. What do music critics think of the piece or of its performers?

Ask yourself as many questions as you can think of, and answer as many as you can as completely as you can. You don't have to use all your data, but it's better to have too much than too little data. Or you can combine some of the questions and/or their answers. Use your data to fom some thoughts/opinions on what you have learned, organize those thoughts into topics, and support the topics with data. Or explain the lack of support. Don't forget to cite your sources.

Good luck.

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