Audiences determine whether a paper 'makes sense' for them. Which question reflects this consideration?

• A. Is the topic interesting to me?
• B. Who will read the paper?
• C. How long should the introduction be?
• D. What is the central claim?

Answer: (B)

Audience awareness in writing is the key idea here. When you think about who will read the paper, you’re considering the readers’ background, needs, and expectations. That focus helps you shape how you present ideas so the piece makes sense to them—using appropriate vocabulary, explanations, and examples, and choosing a level of detail that matches their experience.

Asking who will read directly targets that consideration, guiding decisions about tone, examples, and clarity to ensure the content is accessible and meaningful to the audience. Other prompts shift attention to your own interest, the length of the introduction, or the main claim, which don’t address how the reader will interpret and understand the writing.