Select the best answer to the following question.

Audience plays an important role in all forms of writing, but why is understanding your audience particularly important in argumentative writing?

 

Argumentative writing is the most difficult. 

Argumentative writing is the most time consuming.

Argumentative writing often addresses controversial topics, making choices related to audience of critical importance. 

Argumentative writing is actually relatively easy, so understanding your audience is not of particular importance.