First of all, remember that you're writing two essays in the analytical writing section—and these aren't your elementary school book reports! On the Analyze an Issue essay, you'll respond to a general statement about contemporary life (yep, pretty broad&mash;this can be political, educational, or cultural), and make a coherent argument about it. In the Analyze an Argument essay, you'll break down and analyze the logic of the argument the test provides for you. Check out this video for more AWA basics. Recommended Read: The Ultimate Guide to the GRE Analytical Writing