Task, Purpose, and Audience in Writing
Learning Objective
I can identify the task, purpose, and audience for different types of writing.
Key Concepts
Before writing, it is important to determine your purpose, audience, and format.
The four main purposes of writing are informative, expressive, persuasive, and literary.
When considering your audience, think about their age, gender, cultural background, location, and interests to tailor your writing effectively.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 12 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. What are the three key elements to consider before starting any writing project?
2. Which type of writing aims to educate or explain something to the reader?
3. Give an example of a type of writing that would likely fall under the 'expressive' category.
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