Read the paragraph below; then answer the question that follows.
 
Janik Laskow's new play, The New Dawn, tells the story of a young woman who wakes up one morning to find herself 
the only person on the earth. What I found remarkable was the acting of Leda Hanson. Incredible! Her ability to use expressions and limited speaking to deliver such a powerful performance was absolutely unbelievable. Laskow's writing is wonderfully realistic and Hanson delivered the lines flawlessly. Everyone should see this play. You will not be disappointed by the performance. Get your tickets at the door.

Given the style and content of the above paragraph, which of the following is most likely the intended audience of the author?
  1. Readers of a national news magazine.
  2. Readers of a financial newspaper.
  3. Readers of a sports magazine.
  4. Readers of a local weekly newspaper.
Explanation
Correct Response: D. The paragraph is a positive and an enthusiastic review of a play, at the end of which the author informs the audience, "Get your tickets at the door." The warm, conversational tone and the fact that the author does not specify where exactly the tickets can be bought (it seems to be understood where) suggest that the paragraph is most likely written for readers of a local weekly newspaper. A cooler, more formal tone would be used in a paragraph for readers of a national news magazine (A) or for readers of a financial newspaper (B). Nothing in either the description of the play or the assessment of the actor suggests any connection to sports (C). 
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