Alternate Prompt #12: Write a 1-3 paragraph response choosing one of the authors from the early American and Colonial period and focus on his or her purpose, style and audience.

Unit 1 Authors:

William Bradford
Anne Bradstreet
Phillis Wheatley
Jonathan Edwards
Olaudah Equiano
Thomas Paine
Thomas Jefferson

When you write your response, make sure you support your response with evidence from the text. Reread pages 16-17 in Writing with Power to review the types of purpose. Make sure you address all three parts of the requirement: purpose, style and audience for your chosen author. There is also a “Purpose, Occasion, Audience and Genre” chart that can assist you in organizing your ideas. USE THE ACES FORMAT. SUBMIT TO CHECK MY WORK, AND PASTE THE LINK IN THE ANSWER BOX ALONG WITH YOUR ANSWER.