How-To Writing Quiz
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How-To Writing Quiz

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What is the express purpose of how-to articles?

  • To explain how to do something the reader needs to accomplish (correct)
  • To criticize the reader's abilities
  • To entertain the reader
  • To persuade the reader

    • What is the meaning of 'rhetorical situation' in writing?

  • The writer's preferred writing style
  • The occasion for writing a particular text at a particular time (correct)
  • The emotional state of the writer
  • The writer's personal experiences

    • When might a reader have a specific need for instruction?

  • When they want to critique the writer's writing style
  • When they need to accomplish a particular task, such as changing a flat tire (correct)
  • When they want to challenge the writer's knowledge
  • When they are looking for entertainment

    • What does the term 'rhetorical situation' mean in the context of writing?

    <p>The writer's awareness of why they are writing a particular text at a particular time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What qualifies as how-to writing?

    <p>Any process described in written format</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When writing how-to instructions, why is it important to consider the reader's background?

    <p>To provide detailed and specific instructions based on the reader's level of knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes written directions for a recipe from written instructions for changing a car tire?

    <p>Recipes are generally written without much knowledge about the reader, while car tire instructions need to be specific to the individual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to stick with your own way of describing the steps when there are many recognized ways to approach the same task?

    <p>To provide consistency and clarity in the how-to directions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way do recipes and written directions for changing a car tire differ in terms of individualizing?

    <p>Recipes are generally written without much knowledge about the reader, while car tire instructions need to be specific to the individual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to anticipate any questions the reader might have when writing how-to instructions?

    <p>To ensure the instructions are comprehensive and clear</p> Signup and view all the answers

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