It sometimes helps to imagine that you are writing a letter rather than a diary or a paper. Use conversational language as much as possible. Use quotations sparingly , carefully, with explanations. But a well-placed quotation can be very effective. Think about what the philosopher means.
Many philosophical statements are hard to understand.
They may involve unfamiliar terms and ideas. Try to explain them in your own words . Talk about examples . Philosophers often write abstractly. Be specific by using examples, from your own life, from books or movies, or from your imagination, to illustrate your point.