how does changing the purpose for your writing change how you write and what you say? For example, what would you do differently in an informative essay about drug use than you would in a persuasive paper trying to convince people not to take drugs? How does changing from an informative essay to a persuasive essay impact what you say?

Question and answer

Question

Asked 11/23/2010 6:21:38 PM

Updated 8/26/2023 12:08:34 AM

1 Answer/Comment

Get an answer

Search for an answer or ask Weegy.

Original conversation

User: how does changing the purpose for your writing change how you write and what you say? For example, what would you do differently in an informative essay about drug use than you would in a persuasive paper trying to convince people not to take drugs? How does changing from an informative essay to a persuasive essay impact what you say?

Weegy: Select your topic, then prepare a preliminary thesis statement that is a tentative central idea. In a research paper, the thesis statement will tell the reader what you will be proving about the chosen topic.
Expert answered|IfNotSo|Points 5937|

User: Review the information provided on pp. 51–53. Explain the initial steps of writing an essay. Identify how your audience, purpose, and content will influence your approach

Question

Asked 11/23/2010 6:21:38 PM

Updated 8/26/2023 12:08:34 AM

1 Answer/Comment

New answers

Rating

Gknow

Here's a breakdown of these steps, considering how audience, purpose, and content influence your approach:

1. Understand the Assignment: Read and grasp the essay prompt or task to know what's required.

2. Know Your Audience: Identify who you're writing for—peers, instructors, or experts.

3. Define Purpose: Decide if you're informing, persuading, analyzing, etc.

4. Gather Ideas: Brainstorm and research relevant points and evidence.

5. Thesis Statement: Create a clear thesis to guide your essay.

6. Outline: Plan your essay structure with main points and evidence.

7. Introduction: Write an engaging intro with context and thesis.

8. Body Paragraphs: Address one main point per paragraph, backed by evidence.

9. Content Quality: Ensure accurate, relevant, and well-researched information.

10. Transitions: Use smooth transitions for seamless flow between sections.

Added 8/26/2023 12:08:34 AM

This answer has been flagged as incorrect.

Deleted by anthony23 [8/26/2023 12:33:27 AM]

Comments

There are no comments.

Add an answer or comment

Questions asked by the same visitor

One of the questions that you're mentioning is "have I reduced my high-interest debt?”. If we have a lot of high-interest debt, why should we postpone an investment plan?

Weegy: In my personal opinion, if the interest rate that you will earn from the investment plan is higher than the interest rate you will pay on your debt, then go ahead and invest. If not, it is much wiser to clear off the debt first. (More)

Question

Expert Answered

Updated 49 days ago|10/28/2025 8:19:25 AM

1 Answer/Comment

Flora1988

You should postpone an investment plan to pay off high-interest debt because: The guaranteed savings from eliminating high-interest debt often outweigh the uncertain returns of most investments.

Added 49 days ago|10/28/2025 8:19:17 AM

This answer has been confirmed as correct and helpful.

To help us ensure that our writing is not becoming repetitious in style, let’s practice writing sentences that start in a variety of ways. Please write a sentence that starts with the subject, one that starts with an adverb, one that begins with a prepositional phrase, one that starts with an interjection, and one that starts with an adjective.

Weegy: What is your question? Not sure what you are asking Weegy. (More)

Question

Expert Answered

Updated 3/26/2024 10:41:38 AM

1 Answer/Comment

TAKOYACOKE-_-00

Subject: The cat jumped over the fence.
Adverb: Swiftly, she completed the assignment.
Prepositional phrase: In the garden, the flowers bloomed beautifully.
Interjection: Wow, what a beautiful sunset!
Adjective: Delicious, the homemade soup warmed our hearts on a cold evening.

Added 3/26/2024 10:41:33 AM

This answer has been confirmed as correct and helpful.

In order to recognize whether or not your writing has sentence variety, knowledge of the X types of sentences is helpful. Please review the types at this link and then briefly state which type you tend to write most and least often (and why). How can you ensure that you have sentence variety in your writing?

Weegy: Sorry but you might have an incomplete question(s)? =D (More)

Question

Expert Answered

Updated 3/26/2024 10:46:06 AM

1 Answer/Comment

TAKOYACOKE-_-00

To ensure sentence variety in writing, it's important to use a mix of sentence structures (simple, compound, complex), vary sentence beginnings with different types of words (subjects, adverbs, prepositional phrases, interjections, adjectives), and incorporate different sentence types (declarative, interrogative, imperative, exclamatory) based on the context and purpose of the writing. Regularly reviewing and editing the writing, or having someone else review it, can also help identify and address any patterns or lack of variety in sentence structure.

Added 3/26/2024 10:45:58 AM

This answer has been confirmed as correct and helpful.

What are some common types of words that you tend to repeat?

Weegy: Her, you and it. (More)

Question

Expert Answered

Updated 223 days ago|5/7/2025 7:19:49 AM

1 Answer/Comment

cruz30

Common types of words people tend to repeat include:
-Fillers: Words like "um," "uh," "like," or "you know."
-Intensifiers: Words like "really," "very," or "so."
-Pronouns: Words like "I," "we," "they," or "it."
-Conjunctions: Words like "and," "but," or "because."
-Adjectives/adverbs: Words like "good," "bad," "interesting," or "quickly."

Added 223 days ago|5/7/2025 7:19:49 AM

This answer has been confirmed as correct and helpful.

What are some of the negative impacts on a reader if the subject / verb agreement is incorrect?

Weegy: click on the link, (More)

Question

Expert Answered

Updated 8/27/2023 12:08:58 AM

1 Answer/Comment

Gknow

Incorrect subject-verb agreement can lead to confusion and hinder effective communication in writing. Readers might struggle to understand the intended meaning of a sentence, and it can create an impression of carelessness or lack of attention to detail on the part of the writer. Additionally, it can undermine the credibility of the text and make it appear less professional.

Added 8/27/2023 12:08:54 AM

This answer has been flagged as incorrect.

Deleted by anthony23 [8/27/2023 2:26:47 AM]