Question

As you're revising an essay, you write down several sentences to describe your intended readers. Why should you do this? A. To ensure that your essay will entertain the audience B. To make sure you're writing what you know, not what you believe C. To see if your essay is directed toward its intended audience D. To ensure that you're instructing your audience adequately

Answer 1

The intended readers are your audience. An essay usually isn't written to entertain, it isn't a stand up routine! So we can eliminate A. B doesn't have anything to do with the audience. As far as D goes, we have no idea if the essay is an instructional piece, so we can eliminate it. THE ANSWER IS C :)

Answer 2

Answer:

C. To see if your essay is directed toward its intended audience.

Explanation:

The reason why it is a good idea to describe your intended readers before you begin to write is that in this way you can clarify who your intended audience is. Once you have a clear understanding of your intended audience, you can examine your essay once more, in order to make sure that the essay is directed towards its intended audience.