Keeping Cool

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Keeping Cool

Authors often write their works for many purposes. For example, some write to entertain while others write to inform. The authors who write to entertain use different approaches based on the ages and backgrounds of their audiences. For example a crude joke would be inappropriate for young children. Similarly, informative writers also need to be aware of their intended audiences. If their writing is too sophisticated then it will not be understood by a younger group of readers. In Psychology Today, Aysha Hussain writes an article titled Don’t Lose Your Cool. After reading Hussain’s article it is clear that she is writing for a specific audience. Her audience consists of working class Americans who need help in dealing with their stress. This is evident by the tone, content, and writing style of the article.

The tone of the article can be a good indicator the authors intended audience. The tone of this article indicates that the author is conversing with her peers. She respectfully addresses her audience by accepting their challenges and politely offers suggestions f...

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