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This text is aimed at teens and adults interested in global issues, specifically the plight of child soldiers. The author highlights the widespread destruction caused by the involvement of children in armed conflict, emphasizing the severity of this humanitarian crisis. By sharing the struggles and abuses faced by these young soldiers, the author seeks to evoke empathy and raise awareness. The writing assumes some prior knowledge of the topic, as it does not delve into the origins of the child soldier phenomenon, suggesting that the audience is somewhat familiar with the subject.
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Example“Armed and Underaged” • Who is this text for, and how do I know? Teens and up who are interested in what is going on around the world. b. Does the author seem to be writing to persuade readers from another viewpoint or writing to a group of like- minded readers? He wants the audience to see how much destruction the child soldiers cause in order to show how widespread the problem is. He also wants to show how abused the child soldiers were. c. Is the author talking to readers as if they are beginners or experts in this topic?” He was talking as if the audience has prior knowledge on the topic at hand. I know this because he did not explain how the child soldier epidemic started.
