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SOAPPS-Tone Primary Document Analysis SUBJECT What is the main topic or idea of the document? Be able to summarize the main idea in one sentence and no more. OCCASION Where and when was the document produced? What was happening at the time period? This is often called historical context. AUDIENCE For whom was the document written/produced? How might an audience have received this document and why? PURPOSE Why was the document produced? What did the producer hope to accomplish through his words? POINT OF VIEW What does the writer or producer believe? Interpret his writing and tell me why he holds these views. SPEAKER Who is the speaker or producer? What can you tell me about his background? How might his personal background have influenced his work? TONE
