Audience, Purpose, & Task Quiz

What is the primary purpose of academic writing?

• To inform, persuade, or entertain the audience

• To write as much as possible

• To confuse the audience

• To entertain the audience

Which of the following is NOT a factor to consider when thinking about your audience?

• Their existing knowledge about the topic

• Their biases and opinions

• Their favorite color

• Their ages and interests

What is the rhetorical triangle composed of?

• Audience, Purpose, Context/Task

• Introduction, Body, Conclusion

• Grammar, Syntax, Vocabulary

• Ethos, Pathos, Logos

What should you consider about your writing's appearance?

• It should be in MLA format and proofread

• It should be colorful

• It should have pictures

• It should be handwritten

What is an example of persuasive writing?

• Describing a sunset

• Arguing for a change in policy

• Summarizing a book

• Explaining a scientific concept

What is the main goal of informative writing?

• To inform or teach the audience about a topic

• To write as little as possible

• To entertain the audience

• To confuse the audience

Which of the following is an example of adjusting language for audience?

• Using slang in a formal letter

• Using simple language for a professional conference

• Using technical jargon for a third-grade class

• Using complex language for an academic paper

What should you do if you are unsure about the intended audience for an assignment?

• Write for a third-grade level

• Assume it's for a general audience

• Ask your instructor for clarification

• Guess based on your preferences

This is the reason why you do something.

• quotation

• effect

• support

• purpose

What are the three reasons we write?

(Authors purpose for writing)

• Persuade, Inform, Electrify

• Persuade, Inform, Educate

• Perform, Infer, Entertain

• Persuade, Inform, Entertain