On Friday, November 24, 2017, several gunmen opened fire in an Egyptian mosque in the Sinai Peninsula. The gunmen also bombed the mosque. At least 305 people were killed, 27 of which were children, and an additional 128 were injured in the attack. This is one of the deadliest attacks in Egyptian history. Many Sufi Muslims attended this mosque, a group that is disliked by ISIS. As worshipers tried to leave the scene, they were shot by gunmen. Egypt's president, Abdel Fattah-el-Sissi, gave his condolences and called a meeting for security officials in Egypt. President Donald Trump also addressed the attack on Twitter.
The authors of the article, Charlene Gubash and F. Brinley Bruton, use a somewhat formal diction. The article is informative and gives a general idea of what happened, where it happened, when it happened, and how many people were involved. Words such as "among the deadliest attacks", and "dozens of bodies wrapped in blood-soaked cloth" show the authors emotional attachment and appeals to pathos. This helps the reader feel connected to the event. The authors have informational, professional tones. They include many details of the attacks, and they appeal to ethos by including statements from people of authority, such as the presidents of Egypt and the United States. The authors purpose is to inform people all around the world of a deadly attack that occurred in Egypt. It is beneficial for us to know what is going on around the world. Events like these prompt us to be more aware of our surroundings.
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