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I neither intended to imply that a writer must sound exactly like their context, nor did I intend for context to be interpreted as a style that a writer should
by littlelady 4y ago
I neither intended to imply that a writer must sound exactly like their context, nor did I intend for context to be interpreted as a style that a writer should achieve or imitate.
What I meant by context was: (1) For whom is the writing intended? (2) What is the purpose of the writing? (3) What is the intended tone?
(1) Is the reader an academic? New to a subject? An expert? A layperson? How old are they?
(2) Is the purpose of this text to inform? To persuade? To entertain? To instruct?
(3) Optimistic, pessimistic, uplifting, formal, casual?
The most effective communicators will have a consistent (and unique) voice whether writing a newspaper article, a college text book, or a toast. I believe strong communicators consider the context of their writing or speaking.