- Respond to a particular occasion. It is a specific photo and chain of events that sparked the controversy that the text is about.
- Explore a topic. Is it ethical to shoot, and print for distribution, photos of atrocities and accept awards based on those photos?
- Inform the reader about a common misconception. It is a common, and false, belief held by the public that Kevin Carter committed suicide due to criticism he received for being awarded the Pulitzer Prize for a controversial photo.
- Persuade readers of something, by giving additional relevant information to them that supports their version.
- Reflect on a topic. The text brings a new perspective based on facts that aren't widely known.
- Move the readers to feel a certain way by appealing to their sense of sympathy; describing the predicament of Mr. Carter, one that he had had for years during his career.
The points that aren't relevant:
- Express an opinion or idea. The text is a response to a situation and did not attempt to fabricate any new theories.
- Analyze, synthesize, or interpret. None of the events that happened are evaluated in this way.
- Advocate for change. The text wasn't about the wider problem of photojournalists struggling with emotional and mental problems, but about the story of one tragedy.
I see many nuances in the piece. There is an underlying tone of compassion and sympathy in the words and phrases the author chooses to use.
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