Referring to the reader - Language Analysis

[dream chaser]

Hi guys,

When mentioning the effect towards the reader, what other ways can I mention the audience. I'm use to just reffering to them as:
- the writer's audience
- the writer's readers
- the writer's plight
- the writer's readership

All responses will be much appreciated. Thanks 

[Lear]

It’s best to be specific about your audience. You are not analysing in depth if you only use the word ‘audience’ throughout your piece. Writers write to persuade specific people.

For example, if there was an opinion piece on immigration in the herald sun, we would expect the writer to appeal to those members of the public concerned with the money spent on border security, the treatment of immigrants and the safety aspects such as screening.

For example, a sentence could begin like
‘The use of harsh undertones here is aimed at fortifying the beliefs of those readers who are already concerned with the treatment of immigrants at Australia’s borders’


Of course, you can’t do this all the time and using the terms you have already posted is fine sparingly. Just don’t generalise who your audience is!!!

[dream chaser]

It’s best to be specific about your audience. You are not analysing in depth if you only use the word ‘audience’ throughout your piece. Writers write to persuade specific people.

For example, if there was an opinion piece on immigration in the herald sun, we would expect the writer to appeal to those members of the public concerned with the money spent on border security, the treatment of immigrants and the safety aspects such as screening.

For example, a sentence could begin like
‘The use of harsh undertones here is aimed at fortifying the beliefs of those readers who are already concerned with the treatment of immigrants at Australia’s borders’


Of course, you can’t do this all the time and using the terms you have already posted is fine sparingly. Just don’t generalise who your audience is!!!

Thanks Lear. Will take your advice on board. Much appreciated

[Bri MT]

I'm unfamiliar with the word "plight" being used in that sense and would recommend checking that you're saying what you intend to

[Sergeant7]

It’s best to be specific about your audience. You are not analysing in depth if you only use the word ‘audience’ throughout your piece. Writers write to persuade specific people.

Like miniturle said it's best that you explicitly specify who the audience are. However assuming that you're looking for ways to rephrase "the audience" in your writing so that it doesn't sound too repetitive. Here are a couple of ideas:

- age groups are generally a nice way to go i.e. "parents", "children", "teenagers" etc.
- professions/social position i.e. "teachers", "employers", "employees", "leaders", "policy makers" etc.
- describe the reader... so... "readers with young children", "readers with influence in the community" or "readers who have experienced XYZ in the past" etc.

[Sergeant7]

* Like Lear said