J. Patrick Lewis assumes that his audience knows about famous New York City landmarks. The poem references well-known locations, such as the Empire State Building, the Fulton Fish Market, and the United Nations Headquarters, indicating that the audience is likely familiar with these sites and their significance in New York City.
I hugged King Kong, he hugged me back.
I look down Broadway for a work of art,
the Fulton Fish Market for a slice of life,
United Nations Headquarters for a little peace.
It's lonely up here without my big twin brothers,
the World Trade Center Towers.
Wait here on my doorstep, Central Park
—"Empire State Building,"
J. Patrick Lewis
What does J. Patrick Lewis assume about his audience?
that they plan to take a trip to New York City
that they do not know about New York City
that they know about famous New York City landmarks
that they do not like visiting New York City’s landmarks
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