What choices does the writer make to achieve their purpose?

Select a columnist. Read three pieces written by the author. Annotate each article and pay close attention to diction, imagery, details, language, syntax, tone, and rhetorical appeals. Answer these questions:
What is the writer’s purpose for each article, and collectively?
What choices does the writer make to achieve their purpose?
Do you see any patterns?
What rhetorical devices did the author use to achieve their purpose?

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