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Which Claims to believe
Use this SOAPSTone graphic organizer to help you prewrite by identifying major elements of your argument. Respond to the questions about your topic.
Subject:
What is the issue?
Occasion:
What circumstances surrounding the issue make it important or relevant?
Audience:
Who would care about or be affected by this issue?
Purpose:
What do you want the audience to do?
Speaker/writer:
How do you show authority in presenting this issue?
Tone:
What attitude do you want to show about this issue (serious, humorous, passionate, indignant)?
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