Question

what is analytical writing?
writing that uses your observations about an artifact to make a claim about what is meaningful about those observations
writing that provides a detailed account of a historical event
writing that carefully observes an artifact and then records those observations in detail in a way that engages the reader
writing that tells a compelling, convincing story that can change how the audience acts or thinks

Explanation:

Analytical writing involves using observations about an artifact to make a claim about their significance. The second option is more descriptive (historical event account), the third is about recording observations (not making a claim), and the fourth is persuasive (changing audience's acts/thoughts). Analytical writing focuses on meaning - making from observations.

Answer:

Writing that uses your observations about an artifact to make a claim about what is meaningful about those observations.