Identifying Audience in Argumentative Writing

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Objective

I can identify the intended audience for an argumentative text by analyzing its language and tone.

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Practice

5 questions

1

What are three factors you should consider when identifying the intended audience of an argumentative text?

2

Explain how the publication source of an essay can influence your understanding of its intended audience. Provide an example.

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Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Analyze an article published in a popular magazine. Describe the language used in the article and explain what this indicates about the intended audience. Examine a scholarly journal article. Discuss the author's background and the type of language used in the article. Based on your analysis, identify the intended audience and justify your reasoning.

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