Discourse Analysis

The effect of the recorded word is colossal. It has altered the course of history forever. It triggered the start of the progressive era with the birth of mass religious belief. This was just the start of the power of the word. At this time, text directs our society; it is used to express a variety of ideas. There are two purposes that the majority of texts are used for today: to educate or to …

…characteristics complements the respective purposes and audiences very well. Overall, the New York Times article does a good job of informing readers in an entertaining way. Even though the IS document exists solely to convey information, it does a very good job of it. It is very important one to understand the differences in writing styles and their effect on the audience so that one's writing will always be appropriate for the purpose and audience.