Audience & Purpose

When writing a blog post about the importance of cybersecurity, who would be the audience?

• Individuals interested in protecting their online information.

• People attending a cybersecurity conference.

• Anyone who comes across the blog post.

• The main reason the blog post is written.

Answer explanation

The definition of audience refers to the readers that the text is intended for, making the correct choice 'The readers that the text is intended for.'

During a school project, Avery is tasked with writing an essay. What is the definition of purpose in this context?

• the meaning of life

• a Taylor Swift album

• the reason the essay is written (to entertain, inform, or persuade)

• the reader the essay is intended for

Answer explanation

The definition of purpose is the reason the text is written (to entertain, inform, or persuade), making it the correct choice among the options provided.

When preparing a presentation for their class, it's important for Zoe, Aria, and Charlotte to know their audience because... (select all that apply)

• they should match the argument of the presentation to the audience

• they should match the formality of their presentation to the audience

• they should make sure they are always entertaining their audience

• they should match the purpose of their presentation to the audience

Answer explanation

Knowing the audience helps the writer match the argument, formality, and purpose of their writing to effectively communicate with them.

You want Mrs. Gross to buy you a Starbucks, and you KNOW that she loves coffee herself. What would you say to her to persuade her?

• You should buy me a Starbucks because they are a great company that treats their employees well!

• You should buy me a Starbucks because then you could get yourself a coffee too!

• You should buy me a Starbucks because I've never been before.

• You should buy me a Starbucks because I feel sad.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'You should buy me a Starbucks because then you could get yourself a coffee too!' as it appeals to Mrs. Gross's love for coffee and benefits her as well.

Your dad cares about your health and safety. You want him to buy you a skateboard. What would you say to convince him?

• You should buy me a skateboard because it's not too expensive!

• You should buy me a skateboard because it would make me get exercise. I promise to wear a helmet!

• You should buy me a skateboard because I would be so popular!

• You should buy me a skateboard because I look up to my brother who skateboards.

Answer explanation

Choose the option that highlights health benefits and safety measures, like 'You should buy me a skateboard because it would make me get exercise. I promise to wear a helmet!'

When Arjun writes a blog post arguing why recycling is important for the environment, what is the primary purpose of his writing?

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

Answer explanation

Argumentative writing aims to persuade the audience, making the correct choice 'Persuade'.

When Anika writes a blog post explaining how solar panels convert sunlight into electricity, what is the primary purpose of her writing?

• persuade

• inform

• entertain

Answer explanation

Explanatory writing primarily aims to inform the audience about a particular topic or subject, making 'inform' the correct choice.

What is the audience / purpose of this text: An article comparing and contrasting American and Swedish health care systems.

• students / entertain

• doctors / inform

• babies / persuade

• teachers / inform

Answer explanation

The correct audience / purpose of the text is doctors / inform because the article is comparing and contrasting American and Swedish health care systems, which requires informative content for professionals in the medical field.

When an author writes a book, whom must they consider first?

• Mother

• Teacher

• Classmates

• Audience

Answer explanation

Writers must consider their audience first when creating written works to ensure their message is effectively communicated and received.

What is the text's main purpose?

• To instruct the readers on the proper way to mix ingredients.

• To convince the readers of the best way to make blueberry muffins.

• To inform readers how to make blueberry muffins.

• To encourage readers to make blueberry muffins.

Answer explanation

The text's main purpose is to inform readers how to make blueberry muffins, as it provides instructions on the process.