Would you say that to him? Think about the way someone would speak in the following situations, depending on the audience. Choose one of the following pairs (Option 1, 2, 3, or 4), and write two brief monologues (approximately 100 words each) that show the differences in word choice, tone, and stance appropriate for each audience. Write in the voice of the main “character” in each pair (that is, use “I” and write the way that person would speak.)

Option 1: A. A teenager describes a party to his/her parent. B. The teenager describes the same party to his/her friend.

Option 2: A. An adult describes a family crisis to his/her pastor or spiritual advisor. B. The adult describes the same family crisis to his/her eight-year-old child.

Option 3: A. An adult explains a traffic violation to a police officer. B. The adult describes the same incident to his/her spouse or significant other.

Option 4: A. An adult describes a problem at work to his/her boss or supervisor. B. The adult describes the same problem at work to a coworker.