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Close Reading of argumentative nonfiction Texts (continued)
A – Audience
Who did the author anticipate would hear this speech? What would Kelley know about the audience and how does she craft the speech for her audience?
P – Purpose
What is the reason behind the creation of this piece of writing? What do you suppose the writer wanted the audience to think or do as a result of hearing the speech?
S – Subject
What are the general topics and main claims contained in this piece of writing?
TONE – Tone
Where in the writing do you see clues about the writer’s mood and attitude toward the subject? Look for strong word choices, imagery, or use of figurative language such as similes or metaphors.
Writing Prompt: Based on your current understanding of the passage, summarize and show how Kelley develops the relationships between two main claims of her argument. Be sure to:
• Identify Kelley’s two central claims.
• Provide textual evidence of her use of rhetorical appeals (logos and pathos). • Include commentary explaining how she supported her claims.
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