Question: What experiences does this selection call upon from me? What purposes do they serve?
IV. Classification
There are three divisions into which all selections may be put. A selection may be written to make something Clear; it may be for the purpose of inspiring, or elevating one’s thoughts and feelings—to make Impressive; it may be for the purpose of enforcing some great truth—to make Belief. This classification is based upon the author’s purpose.
Questions: Where the author’s purpose is to make Clear some obscure point or idea.
1. What significant words are used?
2. Is there any obscurity? Why?
3. What illustrations or comparisons are made?
4. Think earnestly of an experience which will aid you to see clearly the author’s purpose.
Where the author’s purpose is Impressiveness