English Composition

a writer’s intended readers.

clear and logical progression of thought.

the writer’s intention in creating a piece of writing; for instance, entertainment, information, or persuasion.

the topic for a piece of writing.

how all the parts of a piece of writing relate to a central theme.

how a writer’s attitude, both toward the subject matter and toward the audience, is revealed. For example, an author’s attitude could be comic, sarcastic, or passionate.