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Which of the following best describes the purpose of technical writing?
Which of the following best describes the purpose of technical writing?
- Entertaining readers with creative storytelling
- Expressing personal opinions and experiences
- Promoting products through persuasive language
- Explaining product or service features, installation, and usage (correct)
What is the main emphasis of technical writing?
What is the main emphasis of technical writing?
- Use of complex vocabulary and jargon
- Clarity and accuracy of information (correct)
- Exaggeration and hyperbole for effect
- Emotional appeal and narrative flow
In technical writing, what is the purpose of explaining 'how to maintain' a product or service?
In technical writing, what is the purpose of explaining 'how to maintain' a product or service?
- To create confusion about product/service maintenance
- To guide users in keeping the product/service in good condition (correct)
- To criticize the flaws in the product/service
- To entertain readers with maintenance anecdotes
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Study Notes
Technical Writing Purpose
- The primary purpose of technical writing is to communicate complex information to a specific audience in a clear, concise, and efficient manner.
Main Emphasis of Technical Writing
- The main emphasis of technical writing is on clarity, accuracy, and usability, with the goal of helping readers to understand and use a product, service, or process.
Explaining 'How to Maintain' in Technical Writing
- The purpose of explaining 'how to maintain' a product or service in technical writing is to provide users with the necessary information and instructions to ensure the continued performance, safety, and efficiency of the product or service, as well as to prevent damage or malfunction.
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