George Saunders Context Flashcards
Who is George Saunders?
American writer of short stories, essays, novellas, children’s books, and novels. Moreover, he is a professor of creative writing at Syracuse University.
How does being a English lecturer effect the speech?
He incorporates many literary techniques into the speech.
What is the genre?
A commencement speech.
What is a commencement speech?
A ceremony in which degrees or diplomas are conferred upon graduating students.
What is the mode?
The text is written-to-be-spoken. This would be carefully planned and edited
What is the intended audience?
The primary audience were the undergraduates of Syracuse University and a secondary audience of family/friends/other professors and staff. After being published that would change.
What is the purpose?
To advise those going of to the working world and to impart his wisdom. Moreover, to inspire and motivate.
