7. Authors usually write in a particular style based on the audience. An author’s audience is the person or people who will read the writing. Authors also write with a purpose. Using your knowledge of the author’s purpose, fill in the three-column chart by identifying the audience and purpose for each of the following writing scenarios. The first one has been done for you. Unit 7 Lesson 9, pay close attention to pages 2-5
Scenario
Audience
Purpose
a persuasive essay
people who don't necessarily agree with the author
to persuade or convince
short personal story
poem
Scenario
Audience
Purpose
a persuasive essay
people who don't necessarily agree with the author
to persuade or convince
short personal story
friends and family
to entertain or reflect on a personal experience
poem
general readers or poetry enthusiasts
to evoke emotion or explore deeper themes and meanings