Ijlal Ahmed Niazi BSEE 12-16

Assignment # 01

October 6, 2015

DONT believe the upbeat headlines. The summit of European Union leaders held in
Brussels a couple of weeks ago has not ended the acrimonious quarrelling among the blocs
28 leaders over Europes refugee crisis. The divisions are deep. Yes, some cracks have been
papered over. Make no mistake, however, Europe has changed and may never be the same
again.
The Islamic invasion, the Muslim hordes, the swarms of migrants from poor
nations are not just a nightmare, they are a reality. There is no place to hide. The wars in
the Middle East and Afghanistan have ensured that Europe is now face to face with what it
fears most: the arrival of thousands of Muslims who want refuge, shelter, asylum in
Europe.
The Slovak, Czech and Hungarian leaders are also up in arms against the EU decision to
reallocate 120,000 refugees across most of the 28 member states. The EUs most robust
anti-immigration hardliner, Victor Orban, the prime minister of Hungary, warned Merkel,
against any moral imperialism.
Islam, S. (2015, October 4). Europe will never be the same again. DAWN, pp. 13.
http://epaper.dawn.com/DetailNews.php?StoryText=04_10_2015_013_002
He was not studying medicine. He had himself, in reply to a question, confirmed
Stamfords opinion upon that point. Neither did he appear to have pursued any course of
reading which might fit him for a degree in science or any other recognized portal which
would give him an entrance into the learned world. Yet this zeal for certain studies was
remarkable, and within eccentric limits his knowledge was so extraordinarily ample and
minute that his observations have fairly astounded me. Surely no man would work so hard
or attain such precise information unless he had some definite end in view. Desultory
readers are seldom remarkable for the exactness of their learning. No man burdens his
mind with small matters unless he has some very good reason for doing so.
Doyle, A. C. (1992). The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. Hertfordshire, UK: Wordsworth
Editions Limited.

Content:
The topic under discussion in the newspaper article is the currently ongoing refugee crisis in
Europe. The author describes Europes response to the refugee situation. He highlights the stance
of the leaders of some European countries on the current situation.
The topic under discussion in the novel passage is a fictional character. The author is describing
the personality of Sherlock Holmes. He is commenting on the studies of the fictional character of
Sherlock Holmes through the eyes of another fictional character John Watson.

Ijlal Ahmed Niazi BSEE 12-16

Assignment # 01

October 6, 2015

Intended Audience:
In both cases, the intended audience is the general public. The author of the newspaper article is
describing the refugee crisis and the European response. He is not writing for a specific group of
people. He writes for audience of all ages and fields irrespective of whether or not they are aware
of the refugee situation.
The author of the novel also writes for the general people. He is describing the crime solving
skills of a fictional character. He is writing about mystery and suspense for people not restricted
to one group or field. His intended audience are also people of all ages and fields.

Purpose:
The purpose of the newspaper article is to inform the public about the ongoing refugee crisis and
the response of the European countries to the situation. The author aims to highlight the
displeasure of some European countries to the arrival of the refugees. He informs the public of
the advantages and disadvantages of the refugee population. He speaks of the confusion of the
European people.
The purpose of the novel is to entertain the public. The author describes the crime solving skills
of the fictional character of Sherlock Holmes. He describes how the cunning detective solves
clues and catches lawbreakers. He entices the public with mystery and suspense.

Tone:
The tone of the author in the newspaper article is that of a satirist. The author wants to highlight
the hesitancy and the displeasure of the European leaders regarding the asylum of refugees. He
wants to indicate the bias against the Muslims in Europe. He does so by using a critical and
ironic tone.
The tone of the author in the novel is not constant. It changes as the author describes various
things. In the given passage the authors tone is reverent. He is impressed with Sherlock Holmes
abilities. At other times the authors tone is earnest and sometimes ominous.
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