Can conventions change depending on a writer’s genre and audience?

Yes. Writing conventions can vary with genre and audience because different kinds of writing have different expectations—for example, a research paper may use formal citations, while a personal note may not. Choice C, “Yes, because different genres require different formatting,” gives the best reason. Conventions are not simply optional, as choice A suggests; writers adapt them to fit the situation.

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