My 3 texts

How do these texts fit together?
These texts fit together as they are all in agreement that The Dark Knight is a record breaking movie. They also all think that it is a great movie.

How are they the same?
The are the same as they are all done by film critics of well-known sources (the New York Times and Rotten Tomatoes).

How are they different?
They are different as each discusses different reasons for why The Dark Knight is such a hit in the box office. One writer goes very in depth about the movie while another barely give supporting reasons to why it was good. One article just uses the current record numbers to have The Dark Knight prove itself.

Unspoken Values and Assumptions:
It is thought that because the writers write for the New York Times and Rotten Tomatoes, that they are reputable sources. Many people will think highly of whatever the New York Times has to say, even in an opinion section.

Cultural of Assertion:
Americans are likely to listen to what the New York times has to say. We hold that paper as a reputable source. Those who are familiar with the Rotten Tomatoes web site are likely to also think of that as reputable. It often will not even matter how much information there is to back up what the writer of the article has said for the public to trust the source.