5.4 Elements of Persuasion - Specific Audience: Relationship with Audience

5.4 Elements of Persuasion - Specific Audience

Relationship with Audience

Your relationship to the audience is also important.

You can use casual language if you are talking to a good friend or family member that is close to your age. Look at this email message below:

Hiya,

I totally need help with Math. Question #7 in Unit 2 is like a Rubik's cube. I have no clue what direction to go next. Help me! I'll treat you to a burger and fries. You're the best. Thx. M

When you are interacting or handing in work to teachers, you should be using formal language. You would not send the above as an email to a teacher. It's much too informal. You need to change your writing for your audience.

Mr. Amendt,

Could I please have help with question #7 in Unit 2? I am having difficulty working out the answer. Thank you for your help.

Mara