Based on the text, what can you tell about WHO is presenting this message? What biases or assumptions are part of the speaker’s argument? (Speaker/Bias)
What can you tell about the person presenting the message based on the piece itself? What does this speaker assume is true for the reader?
2. Who is the audience most likely to be impacted/changed/motivated by this text? (Audience)
Who are the specific groups of people who will be most impacted by this message? Think about gender, age group, religion, experience, economic class, etc.
2nd Pgh
3. WHERE/WHEN is this writing happening? Is this text responding to a specific event, trend, or problem? How can you tell? (Context)
If you moved this message to a different time and a different place, would it change the audience’s response to the piece? What’s going on in this place that makes this message important to these people at this time?
Pghs 3-6
4. WHAT are the most important concepts introduced in the text? What is the main idea the author is addressing? (Messages) For this question; at least 4 main messages or themes MUST be addressed. Make sure to provide direct quotes for each work. Cite appropriately.
Pgh 7 Conclusion
5. WHY is this message being shared? Why is it being shared in this way to this group of people? What does he/she want the audience to do in response to this text? (Purpose)
