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Edward Snowden, in shades of gray
Article Link:
http://www.latimes.com/opinion/commentary/la-oe-mcmanus-column-snowden-20140108,0,3522923.column#axzz2q9PtH6Vv
S- The speaker in question is Doyle McManus.
O- The occasion is the leak of National Security Agency documents by Edward Snowden.
A- Americans are the audience because it's their security they should be concerned about.
P- The purpose of the article is to make Snowden look like a criminal.
S- The subject at hand is the leak of NSA documents to the public and whether Snowden is a criminal or a hero for leaking them.
Tone- The tone set is a judgmental and serious one. McManus gives off an aggressive vibe in the article, The author leans towards the negative end of the spectrum. He mentions that Snowden is a whistle-blower, but he mentions that Snowden is a scoundrel who deserves prosecution and public condemnation. He tries to stay neutral but ends up being against Snowden.
Article Link:
http://www.latimes.com/opinion/commentary/la-oe-mcmanus-column-snowden-20140108,0,3522923.column#axzz2q9PtH6Vv
S- The speaker in question is Doyle McManus.
O- The occasion is the leak of National Security Agency documents by Edward Snowden.
A- Americans are the audience because it's their security they should be concerned about.
P- The purpose of the article is to make Snowden look like a criminal.
S- The subject at hand is the leak of NSA documents to the public and whether Snowden is a criminal or a hero for leaking them.
Tone- The tone set is a judgmental and serious one. McManus gives off an aggressive vibe in the article, The author leans towards the negative end of the spectrum. He mentions that Snowden is a whistle-blower, but he mentions that Snowden is a scoundrel who deserves prosecution and public condemnation. He tries to stay neutral but ends up being against Snowden.