SOAPST

"Speech to the Troops at Tilbury"
By: Queen Elizabeth

Comprehending and breaking down a peice of literature is important into analyzing the text. By using the universal SOAPST, a strategy used for reading and writing, one may easily destinguish the purpose and setting of the text. SOAPST stands for subject, occasion, audience, purpose, speaker, and tone. This method helps one clarify and organize their thoughts about the text.
Queen Elizabeth writes a speech to her troops to warn and comfort them about the upcoming battle. She tells them that they are not alone in the fight, and that she will be with them through all the difficult times. Queen Elizabeth is equal with her people. She clarifies that through her speech by using the words "we" and "us". The subject of "Speech to the Troops at Tilbury" is the war that England will be entering. The occasion is the Spanish Armada invasion that took place in the year of 1588. The audience of Queen Elizabeth's speech is her military troops. The reason why this speech was written (purpose) was to encourage and to inspire the people. Queen Elizabeth the first is the speaker of this speech. She uses a calm, hopeful, comforting, assured, authoritative, and honorable tone as she gives this speech to her troops. Another way to analyze this speech is by using the Aristotelian triangle.

Article

"Doctors Urge More Hospitals to Perform Abortions"
By: Grace Wyler
Source: Time
http://nation.time.com/2013/08/23/doctors-urge-more-hospitals-to-perform-abortions/

In the city of Toledo, Ohio abortion has come to an end. The last abortion hospital is forcefully being shut down, due to doctor Wis. agreeing to stop the operation. Doctor Wis., in Green Bay, has lost his clinic to the local hospital. The government has become stricter with abortion clinics, threatening to close down others in at least five states. Doctors urge many hospitals to allow the abortion process. Mainly, female doctors have been affected by this law with different perspectives rather than the older male population. This article encourages legalizing abortion clinics around the world. To some irresponsible teenagers, abortion is necessary without a doubt. Professionals and highly educated doctors do not want abortion to become illegal. In a way, abortion is helpful to many women. Even though abortion goes against Christian beliefs, some women do not want to go through with the pregnancy and the life changing experience of having a child. Many women have gone on strike, because of this situation. Professionals highly recommend hospitals that allow the performance of abortion to continue the procedure with their clinics. Those that have closed down the clinic are suggested to reopen and allow clients a variety of options.

Covergirl Advertisement

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ra7iX-hWbw

        Covergirl cosmetics is a product that is used worldwide by many teenagers and women. This commercial advertises the latest Covergirl skin product, tone rehab 2-in-1 foundation. The product is used with the Olay hydrating serum. The speakers of this commercial are Sofia Vergara and Ellen DeGeneres, displaying automatic ethos. The two gorgeous celebrities advertise the Covergirl product by applying on the product and flaunting their flawless skin on television. Since viewers want to look like actors this motivates them to try and mimic the way they do their makeup. The logos found in this commercial is the part where both girls say, "One pump covers spots, lines, and wrinkles. And one bottle helps improve skin tone overtime." Most buyers test out the product because of that one line said by both celebrities. Another logos in this advertisement is the "2-in-1" label on the foundation bottle. Also, Olay skin care is said to make your skin look ten years younger. Viewers are envious of both celebrities' skins and want to look more like them. Sofia Vergara and Ellen DeGeneres walk down a runway resembling models. Pathos appears in the advertisement naturally and automatically as the commercial begins. The audience becomes envious and determined to look more like a beautiful Covergirl leading them to purchase the product.

Favorite Book

 The Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie has to be one of my favorite books. It is suspenseful and incredibly well written. Agatha Christie being an extraordinary writer herself creates an arcane and mystical setting where the novel took place in. The setting took place on a train headed to Stamboul during winter. I enjoyed reading this novel because it was extremely interesting and erratic. From the beginning, The Murder on the Orient Express captures one's attention and keeps them guessing. The novel begins when the main character Hercule Poirot was assigned to investigate a murder case. Passengers on the train were informed that a man named Rattchet, also known as Cassetti had been killed. Cassetti was a criminal himself, who had kidnapped Daisy Armstrong. Because the murder took place on a train all passengers on the Orient Express were questioned about what happened the night of the murder. In the end, detective Hercule Poirot concluded that the murderer of this case was all the passengers. They planned this murder against Cassetti, because each of them had a connection with Daisy Armstrong and wanted revenge. 
        One who enjoys reading mysterious and thrilling novels would definitely want to read The Murder on the Orient Express. Agatha Christie wrote the novel in a way that will keep the audience wanting more. Once one begins reading they will not be able to put the novel down. It will always leave one wanting more. Readers will be full of suspense and astonished by the ending.