Identifying Audience, Purpose / Summarizing

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What do you call the people who read a text, listen to a speaker, or watch a performance?

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Audience

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What is the term for retelling something in your own words?

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Paraphrase

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What is the term for a series of reasons, statements, or facts that support or state a point of view?

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Argument

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Paraphrase means to ____________ in your own words.

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retell

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What is the purpose of summarizing a text?

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To provide a brief overview of the main ideas.

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What is the difference between summarizing and paraphrasing?

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Summarizing condenses the main ideas, while paraphrasing restates the text in your own words.

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What is an example of an audience?

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A group of people watching a play.

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What is the purpose of identifying the audience in a text?

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To tailor the message to the interests and understanding of the readers.

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What does it mean to summarize a text?

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To give a brief statement of the main points.

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Why is it important to understand the purpose of a text?

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It helps in interpreting the message and intent of the author.