What is the significance of the scene in the clearing? In order to establish a commentary that establishes and explains relationships among textual evidence, the line of reasoning, and the thesis... ensure you have a complex thesis that that establishes a line of reasoning. ensure your evidence adequately supports your thesis and aligns to your reasoning. "Zoom In": analyze specific words, phrases, or literary moves by identifying key words, explaining their connotative or associative meanings, and orienting these meanings within the context of the text. "Zoom Out": clearly link your analysis of evidence to your thesis and thematic.​