Read the following: "Hope can be either a noun or a verb. It is an expectation or desire that something wanted will happen: I have hope that I’ll get an A on this test! It is also the action of wanting a desired outcome to occur: She is hoping to have her stitches taken out next week. Synonyms of hope include 'belief' and 'wish,' while 'doubt' and 'fear' are antonyms."

Who is the intended audience of this text and how does it shape the text?

The audience is people looking for information on the meaning and correct usage of the word "hope." It explains the word in several different ways to ensure understanding, and it is written in clear, straightforward language.

This reading is aimed at people who are pessimistic, so it uses positive words and upbeat examples to help readers feel hope.

This is written for people who don’t know how to spell "hope," so the word is repeated many times to remind readers of the correct spelling.

The audience is professional authors. Writer’s jargon such as noun, verb, synonym, and antonym are not defined because it is assumed this audience understands them. It describes the proper use of hope, a complicated word that ordinary writers are unlikely to use.

Read the excerpt from "the most dangerous game." a man, who had been hiding in the curtains of the bed, was standing there. "rainsford! " screamed the general. "how in god's name did you get here? " "swam," said rainsford. "i found it quicker than walking through the jungle." the general sucked in his breath and smiled. "i congratulate you," he said. "you have won the game." rainsford did not smile. "i am still a beast at bay," he said, in a low, hoarse voice. "get ready, general zaroff." the general made one of his deepest bows. "i see," he said. "splendid! one of us is to furnish a repast for the hounds. the other will sleep in this very excellent bed. on guard, rainsford." . . he had never slept in a better bed, rainsford decided. adrian is writing an essay about "the most dangerous game.” which detail from the excerpt best supports his idea that rainsford is unchanged and still feels that the hunter is justified in killing the hunted? a man, who had been hiding in the curtains of the bed, was standing there. "swam," said rainsford. "i found it quicker than walking through the jungle." rainsford did not smile. "i am still a beast at bay," he said, in a low, hoarse voice. "get ready, general zaroff." he had never slept in a better bed, rainsford decided.

I’ve given a lot of thought to what one of them should be, and the answer seems clear.

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