Recognizing the Purpose of How-to Articles
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What is the primary purpose of how-to articles?

  • To criticize a specific process
  • To explain how to do something (correct)
  • To persuade the reader
  • To entertain the reader
  • What is the significance of evaluating the rhetorical situation in writing?

  • To use complex language in the text
  • To determine why the text is written at a specific time (correct)
  • To emphasize the writer's background
  • To confuse the reader
  • In the context of the text, what does 'rhetorical situation' refer to?

  • The formatting of a document
  • The number of words in a paragraph
  • The occasion for writing a text (correct)
  • The writer's tone
  • When might someone require immediate instruction according to the text?

    <p>When changing a flat tire on the highway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text imply about the knowledge of changing a flat tire?

    <p>It varies from person to person</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might a mechanically inclined writer send step-by-step instructions to a friend experiencing a flat tire?

    <p>To help the friend who lacks experience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an essential consideration for a writer when attempting to explain how to do something?

    <p>Understanding what the reader needs from the instruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When writing how-to instructions for someone unfamiliar with the subject, what is the most important consideration?

    <p>Assuming the reader has no prior knowledge and providing detailed explanations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between writing a recipe and providing instructions for changing a car tire?

    <p>Recipes are written for a general audience, while car instructions are personalized</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When writing a recipe, which aspect is crucial for the writer to convey accurately?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a complex how-to article, such as a guidebook for portraying a fictional character, what approach should the writer take?

    <p>Present their personal perspective as one way of approaching the task</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When writing a how-to article for a task with varying reader goals, what should the writer include?

    <p>Options and time frames to accommodate different reader goals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best summarizes the key guideline for writing a how-to article?

    <p>Tailor the instructions to the reader's background and goals, while acknowledging varying perspectives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When writing instructions for a complex task with multiple recognized approaches, what should the writer avoid?

    <p>Claiming their approach is the only correct one</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most important factor to consider when providing cooking times in a recipe?

    <p>Indicating when each step in the process is complete</p> Signup and view all the answers

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