Question

Why is identifying the audience vital to planning an argument? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
Responses

It allows a writer to respond to a writing prompt.
It allows a writer to respond to a writing prompt.

It allows a writer to anticipate counterclaims.
It allows a writer to anticipate counterclaims.

It helps a writer develop an appropriate tone and style.
It helps a writer develop an appropriate tone and style.

It helps a writer choose a debatable topic.
It helps a writer choose a debatable topic.

It helps a writer choose the contents of the text.
It helps a writer choose the contents of the text.
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Answer 1

- It allows a writer to anticipate counterclaims.
- It helps a writer develop an appropriate tone and style.

Briefly: knowing the audience guides what objections they might have (so you can address them) and determines the tone, vocabulary, and level of formality that will be most persuasive.