1. Writing: diction and tone
How to create analysis 
Using Franklin’s autobiography

2. Diction=word choice
First, come up with a point that answers your prompt. FRANKLIN IS LOGICAL AND CONFIDENT IN HIS APPROACH. Second, find a quote or phrase that supports your answer. “I judged it would be well not to distract my attention by attempting the whole at once…and, when I should be master of that, then to proceed to another…”

3. You should be able to:
Write a clear and argumentative thesis that includes a “so what?”
Write topic sentences that support an aspect of your thesis.
Use text-based evidence in the form of quotes (sentences, words and phrases). This includes a discussion of diction and/or tone.
Analyze how this evidence supports your thesis.

4. How to get to deeper meaning
Third, identify any loaded words. Here’s how to find them: if you swap the word with a synonym and it changes the meaning, it’s an important word. “I judged it would be well not to distract my attention by attempting the whole at once…and, when I should be master of that, then to proceed to another…” “I judged it would be well not to distract my attention by attempting the whole at once…and, if I should be master of that, then to proceed to another…”

5. Analyze: so what?
When Franklin uses the word “when” he suggests a confidence in his ability to complete the task he has set for himself.

6. Tone: attitude
Franklin’s tone suggests that he has an arrogant and somewhat naive attitude about his ability to conquer imperfection. He says, “I wished to live without committing any fault at any time; I would conquer all that either natural inclination, custom, or company might lead me into.” His word choice of “any fault at any time” suggests an arrogance about his ability to live without making mistakes. A more experienced person might have used the word “many”, which would have suggested a greater understanding of man’s limitations.