1.Is the author's claim objective? [Topic and Position]
2.From what perspective did the author write the text? [Style]
3.Is the information arranged according to the content, by the author'sargument or by the needs of the audience? [Organization]
4.Which of the references elicits further discussion? [Research/Sources]
5.Where is the text found? [Audience]
6.Does the text mean to persuade? [Purpose/Context]
7.Are the sources credible? [Proof/Evidence]
8.Which of the evidence carries the more weight? [Proof/Evidence]
9.How is the information arranged in the text ? [Organization]
10.What can you infer from the writer's choice of words? [Style]
In John Milton's Paradise Lost, both the fall of Adam and Eve and the fall of Satan and his cohorts are caused by disobedience to God.
Answer: The reason she writes the speech is to encourage thoughtful reflection, while the reason for her essay is to encourage a larger audience to do the same.
This is an essay about the process of writing a speech. This means that the author is sending a message through two different modes of communication. The author explains that the reason she wrote the speech was to congratulate teachers and families, but more importantly, to encourage reflection (<em>"I wondered how best to create an occasion for reflection"</em>). On the other hand, the reason she is writing the essay is to share the experience. In this way, she is hoping she can encourage this reflection in a larger audience.
