Why is identifying the audience vital to planning an argument? Select the two correct answers.

A. It allows a writer to anticipate counterclaims.
B. It helps a writer develop an appropriate tone and style.
C. It allows a writer to respond to a writing prompt.
D. It helps a writer choose a debatable topic.
E. It helps a writer choose the contents of the text.

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The two correct answers are:

B. It helps a writer develop an appropriate tone and style.
E. It helps a writer choose the contents of the text.

Identifying the audience is crucial as it informs the writer's tone, style, and the content that will resonate with the audience effectively.