Question 1: What is the main purpose of an article in writing?

Answer: To clarify whether a noun is specific or general, shaping the reader's understanding.

Question 2: Explain how an author's choice of 'the' or 'a/an' can affect the tone towards the audience.

Answer: Using 'the' can make the tone more specific and familiar, while 'a/an' can introduce a sense of generality or newness.

Question 3: Identify the use of articles in the sentence: 'The teacher handed out an interesting assignment to the students.'

Answer: 'The' is used before 'teacher' and 'students' to specify, while 'an' introduces a new concept 'interesting assignment'.

Question 4: Multiple Choice: Which of the following sentences best demonstrates audience tailoring through article use?

Answer: b) The dog barked loudly in the park.

Question 5: Analyse the use of articles in the phrase: 'A new idea can revolutionise the industry.'

Answer: The indefinite article 'A' introduces a general idea, making it seem accessible, while 'the' specifies the industry as a known context.

Question 6: Why might an author choose to use 'an' before a word starting with a vowel?

Answer: To ease pronunciation and follow grammatical rules for vowel sounds.

Question 7: Create a short paragraph about a new product aimed at teenagers, using at least three articles appropriately. (Expected lines: 15)

Answer: Sample answers should include appropriate use of 'a', 'an', and 'the' to demonstrate understanding of articles in context.

Question 8: Identify and explain the effect of article choice in this sentence: 'The audience was captivated by an incredible performance.'

Answer: 'The' makes the performance seem specific and impressive to the audience, while 'an' introduces the performance as something exceptional and new.

Question 9: Reflective Question: How does understanding the audience influence an author's use of articles?

Answer: It helps the author decide whether to make references more specific or general, thus shaping the reader's engagement and perception.