Rhetorical Precis: “Mexico Earthquake Kills Hundreds Trapping Many Under Rubble” Kirk Semple, Paulina Villegas, and Elisabeth Malkin in the article, Mexico Earthquake Kills Hundreds Trapping Many Under Rubble, explains what occurred on Tuesday, the day of the earthquake. Semple, Villegas, and Malkin support their explanation by describing the terrible event of how people were crushed by buildings falling on top of them. The authors purpose is to show what Mexico is going through during this time. The authors write in a formal tone for readers so that we understand that this is a serious matter.
