Soapstone Analysis
Speaker: The speaker is Thomas Friedman. From the article, one can tell he is a democrat. He also is up to date on current events.
Occasion: He writes this because of Donald Trump speaking out about removing the 14th amendment and a stall on an immigration bill.
Audience: His audience in this article are individuals who support Donald Trump. He uses logic to convince followers of Donald Trump to switch their opinions based on Trump's ideas on immigration and citizenship.
Purpose: Friedman's purpose is to persuade republicans to rethink about Donald Trump's policies. By using examples of China and Russia, Friedman tries to connect Trump's policies to negative ideas and events.
Subject: The subject of the article is about Donald Trump's political views, and how Friedman believes they are similar to the consumption of assets in China and Russia.
Tone: Friedman has a derogatory tone throughout the article. He constantly speaks about how he does not approve of Trump's ideas.
Speaker: The speaker is Thomas Friedman. From the article, one can tell he is a democrat. He also is up to date on current events.
Occasion: He writes this because of Donald Trump speaking out about removing the 14th amendment and a stall on an immigration bill.
Audience: His audience in this article are individuals who support Donald Trump. He uses logic to convince followers of Donald Trump to switch their opinions based on Trump's ideas on immigration and citizenship.
Purpose: Friedman's purpose is to persuade republicans to rethink about Donald Trump's policies. By using examples of China and Russia, Friedman tries to connect Trump's policies to negative ideas and events.
Subject: The subject of the article is about Donald Trump's political views, and how Friedman believes they are similar to the consumption of assets in China and Russia.
Tone: Friedman has a derogatory tone throughout the article. He constantly speaks about how he does not approve of Trump's ideas.
Thomas Friedman uses a formal diction, polysyllabic words, and elegant word choice throughout the article. Friedman does not use many contractions or slang words in his article, but uses elegant word choice and polysyllabic words to elevate his tone. He uses words such as "pluralism" and "sovereignty" to show his positive emotions for the United States.Friedman uses the issues of China and Russia to show his negative views on Donald Trump. Friedman also mentions McCarthy when he refers to Trump, further highlighting his negative emotions toward Trump. His paper contains many words and passages that try to appeal to pathos, and those appeals show his deep emotional attachment to the topic at hand. Friedman's negative portrayal of Donald Trump through his words create a derogatory tone. He is very critical of Trump's idea to change the 14th amendment and to return all illegal immigrants back to their home country.