Skillful interpretation of the question and use of language features, form, and structure to craft an exposition essay.
> explanatory
    > take a side/position/opinion
    > argument -----> thesis
        > expressive/ persuasive > modality
            > logical (logos)

Evaluates how the text sustains or challenges established culture assumptions.
> judgement
- controlling info/ fear
   > dramatic irony
- unknown- xenophobia
-fear of death/ apocalypse
- fear of conflict -----> diplomacy
               failure