What is audience in writing?

the person/people who will read your writing

Which of the following is the best reason to convince your mom to let you have a new phone.

I need to be able to get a hold of you in an emergency

In which of the following situations should you use formal language?

Writing an article for your school's newspaper

Which of the following could you include in a formal essay?

There are several different methods for learning to tie your shoes.

Which of the following is the best reason to convince your principal to give you extra recess?

A break would help students to think better and work harder on assignments

Which of the following is an example of informal writing?

Sorry I'm late. I'll see ya later on.

Which of the following is the best reason to convince other students that you need extra recess?

It would be fun; a break from work

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1
A text message to your friend about trunk-or-treat: "Yo bro sup? i will c u around 7 to get our candy on."
Formal Writing
Informal Writing
2
What is audience in writing?
people at a ballgame
the person/people who will read your writing
the characters in a story
someone who watches a show
3
Sometimes, it is appropriate to use informal writing.
True
False
4
Which of the following is the best reason to convince your mom to let you have a new phone.
So I can watch videos to keep from annoying you.
I need to be able to look up information for my homework assignments
I need to text my bros
I need to be able to get a hold of you in an emergency
5
In which of the following situations should you use formal language?
Creating a Facebook post
Writing an article for your school's newspaper
Writing dialogue for a short story
Writing a letter to your crush
6
Which of the following could you include in a formal essay?
And that, guys, is how you tie your shoes.
There are several different methods for learning to tie your shoes.
If you can't tie your shoes, check out this paper.
Tying shoes is hard, bruh, but let me explain it to ya.
7
Which of the following is the best reason to convince your principal to give you extra recess?
A break would help students to think better and work harder on assignments
It gives kids and teachers a break
It would be fun
Students would be getting more exercise
8
An email to your principal about missing school "Mr. Defevers, I am sorry, but I have a dentist appointment tomorrow."
Formal
Informal
9
Which of the following is a time it is appropriate to use informal language in your writing?
A letter to your principal
An email to your best friend
An email to your boss
An essay for your writing class
10
Which of the following is an example of informal writing?
I apologize that I missed your call.
Sorry I'm late. I'll see ya later on.
We will be running late after school.
I cannot meet with you today.
11
What is FORMAL language?
avoids contractions
avoids slang
follows grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization rules
all of the above
12
Which of the following is the best reason to convince other students that you need extra recess?
Your teachers would be in a better mood
You'd be able to work better on your assignments
You'd get more exercise
It would be fun; a break from work
13
Which of the following words is INFORMAL
sorry
apologize
14
What is INFORMAL language?
dialogue
writing that it is okay to have mistakes
writing that is intended more for a friend or family member
all of the above
15
Why is it important to consider who your audience is before you begin writing?
So you know if you should use formal language or informal language
All of the above
So you know what type of reasons/evidence to include in your writing
So you know what type of vocabulary words are appropriate to use

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