The non-fictional news story “Face-Off on the Rio Grande”, written by an unknown author, is – being argumentative-descriptive – reflecting the problems of immigration people have to face at the Mexican-American boarders. Beginning with the headline “Face-OFF on the Rio Grande”, the text is well structured. Here, the author does not only arouse the reader’s curiosity but also demonstrates the tension that reigns the city of El Paso and its border. After summarizing the main facts …showed first 75 words of 593 total…

…showed last 75 words of 593 total…recipients, thus are going to feel sympathy for the illegal borderers and thereby fulfil one of the authors intentions – he tries to make the readers consider the ethic viewpoints of humanity and basic rights everybody owns. Concerning the situation of illegal immigration, he intends to criticise a one sided view on aliens and indirectly requests more tolerance and understanding towards them. On the other hand, concerning his direct attitudes, he stays objective and remains neutral.