Who is the author?
It's not clear who the exact author was, but it is evident that it was written under the authority of King James.
Who is his/ her audience?
The English inhabitants of the Virginia colonies in the 1600s.
What is the tone of the document (vocabulary)?
Straightforward, legalistic, and professional. It's also a bit enticing. At some points it seems like the writer is trying extra hard to make this New World look like a great place where everything will be perfect.
What is the purpose and the context of the argument of the piece?
Laying a foundation of rules, guidelines, and instruction on inhabiting the colonies in Virginia.
How is it persuasive (ethos, pathos, logos)?
Ethos: The writer didn't put very much emotion into his writing. So this may have given the readers a perception of a stern, emotionless ruler that is laying the rules with an iron fist.
Pathos: Administrative, authoritative, and informative. The writer says that England is ordained by God and mentions all of the liberties and benefits of being an English citizen. So the writer somewhat illustrates England as a worthy and caring kingdom.
Logos: The writer administered and measured out the land in knowledgeable and precise terms.
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