Today is a day of welcomes - text analysis

1. The text is structured in a way that praises the expansion of the European Union (EU) by 10 more countries, illustrating what has been achieved throughout the years. The author applies a “compare/contrast” pattern of text organization. To be more precise, negative aspects from the past are compared to the positive results (war/peace; etc.) The text touches upon the painful pages of the history of Europe, characterizing the EU as a product of unity-related and democratic efforts. The author highlights uniqueness, cooperative nature, and goals, indirectly expressing hope for an even brighter future. …