The MTA
Lucia Pizzorno AP English Language Speaker: Lucia Pizzorno, a student and daily commuter who uses the MTA. I chose this because I thought it’d be easier to write from my point of view, as opposed to trying to put myself in someone else’s shoes. Audience: Other students who are frustrated by the MTA. I chose this audience because I can relate to them, which means it was easier to establish pathos. Purpose: To encourage others to take action against the MTA. I chose this purpose because it’s something I think is important. If no one speaks up, nothing will change. Subject: The MTA My subject is something I have a lot of experience with and that I can confidently speak about. Good morning fellow students. My name is Lucia Pizzorno and today I’d like to discuss something I know most of us wish we could have more of a say in: the MTA. As students, most of us know the daily struggle of waiting for a bus in the morning and being late or even missin...