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Session 5 initial post : 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.

The party was awesome. It was a party for no other reason other than to hang out with friends. There was a music band singing and everybody was enjoying the . Different kinds of local and foreign dishes were prepared like crackers, pepperoni, salami, fondue, mini meatballs, chicken tenders, dips, chips & fresh fruit.

Damn! You just missed a murder mystery party to remember for a life time. It did not seem to be such interesting in the beginning because we were all mingled and mixed getting to know each other

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.

Example. If someone chose option A. the post will be written like this.

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To the parents: The party was no big deal, we just all sat around and played video games.  Honestly it was kinda boring and I almost left because most the people that were supposed to be there didn’t show up.  We all just talked about what college we are going to.  There was no alcohol there since John’s parents were there and they said even though half of us are adults that they still want to hold to the 21 rule.  Kinda boring for a graduation party.

To a buddy: YOU SHOULD HAVE BEEN THERE!!!!!! We gave John’s brother money to go get TONS OF BEER!!!! Since he just turned 21.  Everybody was so drunk and I can’t believe his parents weren’t there.  John’s brother also brought some of his college buddies and they were telling us about all of the FRAT PARTIES!!!!!! I can’t wait!!!!!!  I think I want to go to Chico State because it sounds like a blast.  They said there are parties every night!!!!!! Hey, do you know how hard it is to play Xbox while you are holding a 40!!!!! I cant wait to go to college!!!! It will be like this EVERY DAY!!!!!