Discussion Question: Purpose and Audience
Objective: to examine the ways in which establishing a purpose and envisioning an audience can guide the way that a writer constructs an essay
The terms purpose and audience are key elements in the writing process. Thinking about your assignment in terms of the rhetorical situation can help guide you at the beginning of the writing process. Topic, audience, genre, style, opportunity, research, the writer, and purpose are just a few elements that make up the rhetorical situation.
Assessment: In your opinion, why is it important to know the audience and the purpose for which you write an essay?
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