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- 1. Multiple Choice
What is the definition of purpose in writing?
the meaning of life
a Justin Bieber album
the reason the text is written
the reader the text is intended for
- 2. Multiple Choice
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
- 3. Multiple Choice
It's important to know your audience, because... (select all that apply)
the writer should match the argument to the audience
the writer should match the formality of their writing to their audience
the writer should make sure they are amusing their audience
the writer should match the purpose of their writing to their audience
- 4. Multiple Choice
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
- 5. Multiple Choice
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
- 6. Multiple Choice
You are writing a letter to explore your future goals and how to achieve them. Who is the audience?
The world
A general audience
A teacher
You
- 7. Multiple Choice
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
- 8. Multiple Choice
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
- 9. Multiple Choice
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 whether I finish the assignment
It can affect my choice of vocabulary
It can affect the structure of my writing
- 10. Poll
How important do you think audience is?
Meh. Not so important
Sometimes important, but not necessary to think about
It can be important, but not always
It is vital to think about who is reading my writing
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