Question

Why is it important for the writer of an argumentative text to know who their readers are? Select the two correct answers. (1 point)

so they can better support their arguments with current data about the topic

so they can form arguments based on how readers currently feel about the topic

so they can avoid the specific concerns their readers are likely to have about the topic

so they can anticipate what readers already know about the topic

so they can figure out how to appeal to more readers who might not be as likely to read about the topic

Answer 1

Essay Prompt: Write an essay that will help users of an old social media platform that has been around for years transition to a new social media platform that just started this year.

Which assumptions can the writer safely make about the intended audience? Select the two correct answers.

(1 point)

They are mostly young people

They have a basic knowledge of how social media works

They are different genders

They are in favor of the new social media platform.

They have no knowledge about the social media platform.

Answer 2

The two correct answers are:

- so they can form arguments based on how readers currently feel about the topic
- so they can anticipate what readers already know about the topic