Follow the Columnist #2
Speaker: Anne Applebaum, an editor for the Washington Post writes an article regarding the recent terrorist attacks in Europe, and how the governments are responding to them.
Occasion: The main occasion that lead to this article being written is the recent Charlie Hebdo murders.
Audience: The article is directed towards a generalized audience, anyone who may have followed the recent terrorist attacks and who may be worried about precautions taken in the future, as well as towards anyone who lives in Europe, particularly France.
Purpose: This article is written to express Applebaum's opinions on the actions taken to prevent attacks like these from happening again, to say that, while the events that occurred were horrible and grotesque, she believes these precautions are an overreaction.
Subject: A history of terrorist attacks in Europe and why recent attacks are being blown out of proportion.
Tone: Applebaum creates an educated, reasonable tone.
The foundations of the tone created by this article are included in the reliable information she gives, as well as the complex diction and direct syntax. She expresses her views through this saying that she believes that any overreactions or advancements in security would be what the terrorists want, to evoke fear. She believes we should return to normal life as quickly as possible after an event like this. She represents these arguments through the tone, proving her credibility through the educated tone. She also tries not to downplay the horror of the events and creates a compassionate, understanding tone when discussing them.
Occasion: The main occasion that lead to this article being written is the recent Charlie Hebdo murders.
Audience: The article is directed towards a generalized audience, anyone who may have followed the recent terrorist attacks and who may be worried about precautions taken in the future, as well as towards anyone who lives in Europe, particularly France.
Purpose: This article is written to express Applebaum's opinions on the actions taken to prevent attacks like these from happening again, to say that, while the events that occurred were horrible and grotesque, she believes these precautions are an overreaction.
Subject: A history of terrorist attacks in Europe and why recent attacks are being blown out of proportion.
Tone: Applebaum creates an educated, reasonable tone.
The foundations of the tone created by this article are included in the reliable information she gives, as well as the complex diction and direct syntax. She expresses her views through this saying that she believes that any overreactions or advancements in security would be what the terrorists want, to evoke fear. She believes we should return to normal life as quickly as possible after an event like this. She represents these arguments through the tone, proving her credibility through the educated tone. She also tries not to downplay the horror of the events and creates a compassionate, understanding tone when discussing them.