SOAPSTONE Chart on Superman and Me by Sherman Alexie
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SOAPstoneChart.docxEng 102 Prof. Toomer
HW #1: SOAPstone Chart
Analyzing & Interpreting Alexie’s “Superman and Me”
NAME ________________________________________________________________________
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Who is the
SPEAKER?
Identify and describe him.
Add details.
Sherman Alexie is a Spokane American Indian. He is an avid reader and professional author. He also returns to the reservation to teach young Indians how to write poetry, stories, and novels.
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Time & Place
OCCASION
What is the situation that prompted the writing?
A
Who is his
AUDIENCE?
Who is this narrative intended for? A single person? Is it a group?
P
What is the
PURPOSE?
What is the purpose of Alexie’s story? What does the author want the audience to think or to do?
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What is the
SUBJECT?
What is the topic or content of Alexie’s story? What is the author writing about?
T
tone
What is the author’s
TONE?
What is the attitude of the author towards his topic? What is the attitude of the author towards his audience?
