SOAPSTone A resplendent way to analyze and better understand a text (piece of writing).

S = SUBJECT What is the general topic of the text? Use quotes from the text to support. Example Subject: This is about inspiring teachers and students to be great this school year. “It’s time to be more awesome.”

O = OCCASION Where and when is this happening? What is the historical/social situation that causes the writer to write? Quotes, yo! Example: The occasion is that it is the beginning of the new school year in present day. “It’s time to get our learn on!”

A = AUDIENCE For whom does the author imagine writing? Use quotes! Example: This text is created for an audience of students and teachers. “This one goes out to teachers… teachers and students!”

P = PURPOSE Why did the author write this? What does he/she want the reader to think/believe? Get those quotes! Example: The purpose of this text is to inspire students and teachers to be awesome this year. “No matter who you are, somebody is learning from you.”

S = SPEAKER Who is the voice behind the text? Get your quote on! Example: The speaker is Kid President, a young, inspirational kid. “To: You. From: Me (Kid President).”

Tone = TONE What is the attitude of the text? What do we need? QUOTES! Example: The tone of this text is inspirational and joyful. “Together we’re louder.” “We’re making history!”

Literary Devices What kind of literary devices does the author use to make his/her point or tell his/her story? (Need quotes as evidence ) SIMILE: comparison using like or as Kid President is as awesome as a unicorn. METAPHOR: comparison of two things without using like or as. Kid President is a positive light in a sea of darkness. IMAGERY: use of very descriptive language that appeals to the senses. The buttery, salty sweet scent of the corn dog floated on the wind.

Literary Devices HYPERBOLE: use of exaggeration for emphasis Kid President’s videos could make even the most cruel dictators turn kind! SYMBOLISM: when an object represents a completely different object to prove a point or convey deeper meaning Kid President’s suit is not only there to show his professionalism, but it’s a symbol of the amazing future he has in store and of the commitment he has to making the world a better place.

Literary Devices Example: Kid President uses metaphor in his video to stress the importance of learning in and out of school. “Life is school, and you gotta show up!”