For each of the following sets of subject, audience, and purpose, select the letter of the most appropriate choice for the blank.
-Subject: ______________________________________
Audience: hikers who don't know much about plants
Purpose: to explain the identifying features of a poison ivy plant
A) the benefits of hiking
B) recognizing poison ivy
C) reasons to avoid poison ivy

Question

For each of the following sets of subject, audience, and purpose, select the letter of the most appropriate choice for the blank.
-Subject: ______________________________________ 
Audience: hikers who don't know much about plants
Purpose: to explain the identifying features of a poison ivy plant
A) the benefits of hiking
B) recognizing poison ivy
C) reasons to avoid poison ivy

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The purpose of the writing is to explain the identifying features of a poison ivy plant to hikers who don't know much about plants, which directly relates to recognizing poison ivy. The benefits of hiking and reasons to avoid poison ivy may be mentioned but they are not the main focus of the writing.

For Each of the Following Sets of Subject, Audience, and Purpose