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

2. 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.”

3. 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!”

4. 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!”

5. 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.”

6. 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).”

7. 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!”

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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!”