Audience and Purpose (SOL 6.7b)

What is the definition of purpose in writing?

• The meaning of life

• The reason the text is written

• A Justin Bieber album

• The reader the text is intended for

What is the definition of audience in writing?

• The readers the text is intended for

• A group of people listening to a concert

• Anyone, everyone

• The reason the text is written

It's important to know your audience, because... (select all that apply)

• The writer should match the argument to the audience

• The writer should make sure they are amusing their audience

• The writer should match the formality of their writing to their audience

• The writer should match the purpose of their writing to their audience

How can knowing your purpose and audience affect your writing? (select all that apply)

• It can affect how formal/informal my tone is

• It can affect my choice of vocabulary

• It can affect whether I finish the assignment

• It can affect the structure of my writing

What is the purpose of this writing?

• To show the amenities of the airplane

• To entertain airplane passengers

• To sell duty-free items

• To explain procedures for the flight rules and emergencies

How would a charity handout differ from the in-flight emergency document?

• The charity handout would contain more information than the in-flight document

• The charity handout would be more persuasive than the in-flight document

• The in-flight document would be more persuasive than the charity handout

What is this text's main purpose?

• To instruct readers on the proper way to mix ingredients

• To convince readers of the best muffin recipe

• To inform readers how to make blueberry muffins

Look at the prompt and, based on the task, purpose, and audience, decide if the language should be formal or informal:

Write an article to your university newspaper about the best shows to watch over the summer break.

• Formal language should be used

• Informal language should be used

What is the purpose of Netflix?

• Entertain

• Inform

• Promote

• Educate

Who is the most likely audience when writing a movie review?

• The film’s director and producer

• Interested viewers

• Actors and actresses

• People who have seen the film