SOAPSTone

=Who is the __S__peaker?= =(Who are you? What details will you reveal? Why is it important that the audience know who you are?)= =What is the __O__ccasion?= =(How does your knowledge of the larger occasion and the immediate occasion affect what you are writing about?)= =Who is the __A__udience?= =(What are the characteristics of this group? How are they related to you? Why are you addressing them?)= =What is the __P__urpose?= =(Explain to yourself what you hope to accomplish by this expression of opinion. How would you like your audience to respond?)= =What is the __S__ubject?= =(Just a few words. What are you talking about?)= =What is the __Tone__?= =(What attitude[s] do you want your audience to feel? How will your attitude[s] enhance the effectiveness of your piece? Choose a few words or phrases that will reflect a particular attitude.)=