Target Audience Flashcards
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A story about a puppy learning to fetch is most likely written for which audience?
Answer: Young children
Simple animal stories with playful themes are designed for young children.
Which feature would most likely appear in a text aimed at teenage readers?
Answer: References to current social media trends
References to social media trends connect with teenagers' everyday experiences.
A recipe book uses very simple steps and large print. Who is the most likely target audience?
Answer: Young children or beginner cooks
Simple steps and large print make texts accessible to beginners or young readers.
A pamphlet uses formal language and medical jargon about heart disease prevention. The target audience is most likely:
Answer: Healthcare professionals or informed adults
Medical jargon without explanation targets readers with professional or advanced knowledge.
Which clue in a text BEST helps you identify its target audience?
Answer: The vocabulary level and topics discussed
Vocabulary level and topics are the strongest indicators of who a text is written for.
A magazine article discusses 'retirement planning strategies and superannuation.' The target audience is most likely:
Answer: Working adults approaching retirement
Retirement and superannuation topics are relevant to adults nearing the end of their working lives.
An author uses second-person pronouns ('you', 'your') throughout a text. What effect does this have on the target audience?
Answer: It directly engages and addresses the reader personally
Second-person pronouns create a direct connection between the author and the reader.