Analysing Comic Strips: “Hey! I was reading that!” by David Roman (IB Past Paper November 2024)

You can find the comic here at the Reading with Pictures’ website.

Welcome back to IB Bites—your go-to series for mastering analysis and analytical writing, whether you're an IB, AP, A-Level, or IGCSE student!

In today’s episode, we’re diving into a comic by David Roman from the Reading With Pictures website, a past paper from November 2025. Together, we’ll analyze the text using a student’s exemplar essay response.

Here's what you'll learn:
✅ How to craft a strong introduction highlighting the text type, writer, tone, subject, features, and purpose.
✅ How to develop a thesis that answers the exam question and keeps your essay focused.
✅ How to outline and structure body paragraphs, with each feature from your thesis forming the topic of a paragraph.
✅ Tips for writing effective transitions, consistent analysis, and purposeful evaluations.

We’ll break down a student’s first body paragraph on characterisation, examining how it supports their thesis and aligns with the writer’s purpose. Plus, I’ll show you how to structure your analysis step by step, including how to balance devices with their effects.

Be sure to check out the full analysis of this paper under the Blog section!

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