Speaker: Maya Salam is an author that seems to focus on events on the darker side (murders, deaths, homicides, etc.) Her style includes writing as if she witnessed the occasions first hand, and she always provides photos of the scenes along with an interesting title that temps the observer to want to read.
Occasion: It is possible that Salam didn't face any of the situations that she writes about. For instance, she and Daniel Victor collaborated on an article about women facing sexual harassment within there workplace, however, it isn't recorded that Salam herself has been a victim of such.
Audience: Salam writes for people interested in stories that speak of people facing unfortunate events and finally receiving justice in the end. She demonstrates this in her article on women reporting sexual harassment they faced inside their work setting, and her article on boys who were torched and killed in their school for years and are finally receiving justice for their suffrage.
Purpose: The purpose of Salam's articles are to give the inside on scoop on issues that have been occurring for years and are finally being solved. Her articles could too be interpreted as warnings or answers. By reading these articles, people that are in similar situations now know what to do in order to find a way to safety.
Subject: Salam's subjects revolve around people facing struggles whether it be race, gender, sexuality, or simply in a tough situation.
Tone: Salam tends to carry a sentimental and emotional tone when describing the hardships her subjects endured. By applying her sorrowful words and appealing to pathos, Salam attracts her audience and causes the article to tug at the heartstrings of her readers.