What you would include when writing a text based response

When writing a text-based response, I would include a re-statement of the question (like I just did), the answer to the question, and my reasoning. the reason should be relevant to the topic in the text (whatever the text is about), as well as evidence/ quotes from the text.

answer: the essay describes the experience of the english narrator, possibly orwell himself, called upon to shoot an aggressive elephant while working as a police officer in burma.

explanation:

i have a basic answer but if you want a more in depth