Read the story About Tom, then answer the questions below.

________________________________

TIME’s June 24, 2002 Personality Profile on Tom Cruise, by Jess Cagle

1. What is the main point Cagle makes with his PP on Cruise? Explain how this point is developed throughout the story.

2. Explain how the photo at the beginning of the story goes along with this main point.

3. In which paragraph can the nut graf be found? Write out the sentence or phrases which comprise this information.

4. What are the subtopics around which Cagle develops his story on Cruise?

5. Outline the organizational structure of the story on the back.

6. Cite two instances of anecdotal, vivid description in the story. Explain why you think the author chose to describe each “scene” for the reader. What is its purpose?

7. Cite two instances where the author chooses to tell instead of show. Explain why you think the author chose to merely tell the reader this information instead of describing it for him/her.