Audience & Purpose

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What is the purpose of a piece of writing?

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The goals the writer or speaker wants to achieve.

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Who is the audience in communication?

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The receivers of the message who often have a variety of values and beliefs.

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What type of language should be used when writing an article for a school newspaper?

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INFORMAL language should be used.

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What does 'exigence' refer to in writing?

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The issue, problem, or situation that prompts someone to write.

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What is the main purpose of an instructional text?

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To inform readers how to perform a specific task.

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What is an example of a formal audience?

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A group of professionals at a conference.

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What is an example of an informal audience?

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Friends reading a blog post.

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What is the difference between audience and purpose?

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Audience refers to who the message is for, while purpose refers to what the writer aims to achieve.

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Why is it important to consider the audience when writing?

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To tailor the message and language to effectively communicate and engage the readers.

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What is an example of a persuasive purpose in writing?

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To convince readers to support a specific cause.