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Technical Writing

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Technical Writing
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

a task technical writers do to gain an in-depth understanding of the audience.

demographics

cultural characteristics

audience analysis

background

2.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Style considerations for writing instructions include

verbs in present tense, active voice

vague terms for measurements

number the steps for ease of use

make sentences long and convoluted

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Instructions should have a list of ____

ingredients or equipment needed.

other people who have followed the instructions.

photos.

reasons why you should follow them.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following is true?

Instructions try to persuade you to do something.

Instructions are always written.

Instructions are collections of factual information about a topic.

Instructions tell you what to do and how to do it.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the primary goal of technical writing?

To entertain the reader

To provide clear and concise information

To express personal opinions

To explore creative ideas

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following is a key characteristic of technical writing?

Use of complex vocabulary

Focus on audience needs

Emphasis on narrative style

Inclusion of personal anecdotes

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In technical writing, which voice is generally preferred?

Passive voice

Active voice

First person

Second person

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

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