Read the following: "Hope can be either a noun or a verb. It is an expectation or desire that something wanted will happen: I have hope that I’ll get an A on this test! It is also the action of wanting a desired outcome to occur: She is hoping to have her stitches taken out next week. Synonyms of hope include 'belief' and 'wish,' while 'doubt' and 'fear' are antonyms."

Who is the intended audience of this text and how does it shape the text?

The audience is people looking for information on the meaning and correct usage of the word "hope." It explains the word in several different ways to ensure understanding, and it is written in clear, straightforward language.

This reading is aimed at people who are pessimistic, so it uses positive words and upbeat examples to help readers feel hope.

This is written for people who don’t know how to spell "hope," so the word is repeated many times to remind readers of the correct spelling.

The audience is professional authors. Writer’s jargon such as noun, verb, synonym, and antonym are not defined because it is assumed this audience understands them. It describes the proper use of hope, a complicated word that ordinary writers are unlikely to use.