Define Audience
Name the Audience
Name the Audience or Purpose
Author's Purpose
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When writing a paper, what do you call the people you are hoping to teach or persuade?
Audience
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Who is the most likely audience when writing a movie review?
Interested viewers.
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We all work hard every day in school. The weekends should be our time to relax, hang out with friends and family, and take our minds off working. Instead, we are given hours and hours of homework to complete. If you agree with me, please join me in a silent protest at the spring assembly. We will hold up signs to share our concerns. Hopefully, our protest leads to action.

What audience is this letter most likely written to?

Another student that attends the same school.
100

What does knowing an author’s purpose tell the reader about a piece of writing?

Why the author wrote it.
100

What determines whether or not a writer uses jargon or specialized language in a piece of writing?

Who the text's audience is.
200
Why is it important to keep the audience in mind when writing an essay?
It lets you know the specific content to include.
200
Read this sentence from a student's letter. And of course, Jenny is hosting a barbecue before the school dance, just like you and I went to last year. What audience is this letter most likely written to?
A good friend.
200

In general, which of the following audiences would NOT need formal writing?

Your friends.
200

What is the most likely purpose of a manual showing people how to put together a small end table?

To inform.
200

Why it is important to keep the audience in mind when writing an essay?

It determines the content to include in the writing.
300
What does knowing your text's audience help you decide?
Whether to use a formal or informal tone.
300
What question should a student ask when determining how to tailor the paper for a specific audience?
Who am I writing this paper for?
300

A student is writing the first draft of a letter about why he believes city-wide curfews for teenagers are unfair. What is the most likely purpose of the letter?

To persuade the city leaders to eliminate curfews.
300

What is most likely an author’s purpose for writing a text that includes arguments and opinions?

To persuade.
300
Name at least one specific factor an author should consider about their audience when writing?

Any of the following answers:

The audience's cultural background.

The audience's familiarity with the subject.

The audience's level of education.


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What question should a student ask when determining how to tailor the paper for a specific audience?
Who am I writing this paper for?
400

Read the following sentence.

The cheerleading team will be holding auditions for new members in the Jefferson School’s auditorium at noon on Saturday.

Who is the intended audience for this announcement?

Students who might want to be cheerleaders.
400

A student has been asked to write a paper about an important battle during the Civil War. What is the most likely purpose of the paper?

To inform readers about the main details of the historic battle.
400

What is the most likely purpose of an essay that includes many colorful details and vivid stories?

To entertain readers with a clear description.
400

Figuring out the audience for your writing can also help you figure out . . .

Any of these:

How much information you give in your writing.

The specific purpose for your writing.

The proper tone for your writing.

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Which factor should be kept in mind when deciding how to write a paper for a specific audience?
The knowledge level of those reading the paper.
500

Read the following sentence.

First-time car buyers need to learn about interest rates and how to spot a con or a great deal.

Who is the intended audience for this piece of writing?

Anyone who has not purchased a car before.
500

Which of the following is the MOST LIKELY purpose for a front-page newspaper article?

To inform
500

When composing a paper arguing one side of a controversial topic, what is most likely the main purpose of the paper?

To persuade.
500

The publisher of a middle school textbook wants an author to publish a different version of a story that was originally written for adults. Which of the following changes is most important for the author to consider adjusting for her new audience?

The vocabulary level.
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