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SOAPSTone

Quality of writing in a timed environment, especially without strategy, is often erratic. SOAPSTone is a strategy for writing that aims to solve this. It is an acronym for:

Speaker

It is extremely important to define the speaker well. Think of it as the personality of the writing.

Occasion

The setting of the argument or piece.

Audience

Who the text is ultimately directed to.

Purpose

Typically the thesis, theme, or message of the text.

Subject

The topic of the essay.

Tone

Displays the speakers attitude or persona, defined by their word choice, sentence construction, imagery, etc.