SOAPS 

Declaration of Independence:

(Text pages 83-85)

Declaration of Sentiments:

(Text pages 426-429)

S-What is the

Subject?

What is the topic of the document?

O- What is the

Occasion?

When and where was this evidence created?

What context or situation encouraged

the creation of this document?

A- Who is the

Audience?

Who would be expected to see

or read this piece of evidence?

P- What is the

Purpose?

What was this document intended to accomplish?  What was its creator’s aim?

S- Who is the Speaker?

What person or group produced this document?

Whose perspective is being voiced?