My English final is tomorrow and I'm reviewing my notes on author's purpose.
I understand that purpose is why the author writes, but the study guide asks specifically what two elements combine to form an author's purpose. I've looked through my textbook and it says something about 'rhetorical context' including the author, purpose, topic, audience, and occasion .
But that's five things, not two! I'm trying to figure out which two are the most important. From online sources, I'm seeing that audience and message seem to be the core . The message is what the author wants to say, and the audience is who they're saying it to. Without both, purpose doesn't really exist. Does that sound right? Anyone who's taken this test before, please confirm!
I understand that purpose is why the author writes, but the study guide asks specifically what two elements combine to form an author's purpose. I've looked through my textbook and it says something about 'rhetorical context' including the author, purpose, topic, audience, and occasion .
But that's five things, not two! I'm trying to figure out which two are the most important. From online sources, I'm seeing that audience and message seem to be the core . The message is what the author wants to say, and the audience is who they're saying it to. Without both, purpose doesn't really exist. Does that sound right? Anyone who's taken this test before, please confirm!