Question

read the following passage from a students critical analysis essay. in the declaration of independence, thomas jefferson talks about independence through his use of big words and fancy argument skills. first, jefferson states his thesis, which makes it seem important that the colonists get independence. next, jefferson gives evidence against the king of england and how he mistreats the american colonies. finally, jefferson suggests that colonists should stop paying taxes and fight, which is the obvious answer to the colonists who is the audience for this text? a group of friends family members a teacher or professor complete what type of language should be used in a critical analysis essay? formal english informal english both formal and informal english retry

Explanation:

1. For the audience question: The text is a student's critical analysis essay, which is an academic work typically submitted for evaluation to a teacher or professor, not casual audiences like friends or family.
2. For the language question: Critical analysis essays are formal academic writing, so they require formal English, not informal or a mix of both.

Answer:

1. a teacher or professor
2. formal English