Luke 2:8-14 Profile Genre

8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

 9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

 10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

 12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

 14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

This is the profile genre because it includes Detailed Information about the subject, such as "shepherds abiding in the field" and "the glory of the Lord shone round about them".

Clear Logical Organization is evident by the description of the profile before the angel arrives and throughout the experience of the angel visiting the shepherds.  Also, it makes mention that it is the day of the Savior's birth.

The Writer's Role is as a detached observer.  Although Luke was not actually there, he related this profile based on his direct interaction with the Savior during His lifetime.

Perspective on the Subject - Luke is profiling an event that had already occurred and takes the perspective of the significance of angels appearing to shepherds on the day the Savior is born.