Question

Exercise 3: Tone and Audience Objective: Recognize how an author’s choice of style affects the tone and intended audience. Instructions: Read the following passages. For each, answer the questions: 1. What is the tone of the passage (friendly, formal, serious, humorous, etc.)? 2. Who is the intended audience (general public, professionals, students, etc.)? 3. How does the style influence the tone and audience? Passage 1: "I know what you’re thinking, and trust me, I get it. It seems like a lot right now, but you’ve got this. Take it one step at a time." • Tone: ______________________________________________ • Intended Audience: ______________________________________ • How does the style influence the tone and audience? __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________

Answer 1

**Passage 1:**

1. **Tone:** The tone of the passage is friendly and supportive.

2. **Intended Audience:** The intended audience is likely students or individuals facing a challenging situation.

3. **How does the style influence the tone and audience?** The use of conversational phrases like "I know what you’re thinking" and "trust me, I get it" creates a casual and reassuring atmosphere. This friendly style invites the reader to relate to the speaker, making the audience feel understood and encouraged. The use of the phrase "you’ve got this" adds to the supportive tone, connecting with those who may be feeling overwhelmed, thus targeting individuals in need of motivation or guidance.