Chapter 5: Understanding Context, Purpose & Audience
Explore Your Understanding
Consider the following questions.
- Think about a time when you had to write to a new audience or in a new context. For example, perhaps you had to write an email to an instructor when you were new to college. How did you tackle the task? Is there anything you wish you did differently?
- Pretend that you woke up this morning and are sick. Write 1-2 sentences to the following audiences:
- Your best friend or partner, complaining about being sick
- Your instructor, because you are supposed to write a test today
- Your followers on Facebook or Twitter
- Which of these was easiest to write? Which was the hardest? Why?
