Deck 2: Audience and Purpose

Question 1

Match each term with the correct statement.
a.decision
f.knowledge level
b.role
g.cultural background
c.multiple
h.specific
d.jargon
i.interest
e.personality
j.format
Adjust to _____ by understanding how culture affects the readers' beliefs and decisions. Learn about the readers' culture and try to adhere to those norms.

Answer 1

G

Question 2

Both a specific audience and a multiple audience have the same point of view.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Match each term with the correct statement.
a.decision
f.knowledge level
b.role
g.cultural background
c.multiple
h.specific
d.jargon
i.interest
e.personality
j.format
A(n) _____ audience is one person or group whose point of view is the same.

Answer 3

H

Question 4

Match each term with the correct statement.
a.decision
f.knowledge level
b.role
g.cultural background
c.multiple
h.specific
d.jargon
i.interest
e.personality
j.format
The highly specialized language of a discipline or technical field is known as _________.

Question 5

Match each term with the correct statement.
a.decision
f.knowledge level
b.role
g.cultural background
c.multiple
h.specific
d.jargon
i.interest
e.personality
j.format
A(n) _____ audience refers to several readers who have different points of view.

Question 6

A group's demographics include information about age, sex, and income, for example.

Question 7

Match each term with the correct statement.
a.decision
f.knowledge level
b.role
g.cultural background
c.multiple
h.specific
d.jargon
i.interest
e.personality
j.format
Adjust to _____ by choosing the correct document arrangement and following company guidelines for style.

Question 8

Scope is important because it helps technical writers determine what information to include about a topic.

Question 9

Match each term with the correct statement.
a.decision
f.knowledge level
b.role
g.cultural background
c.multiple
h.specific
d.jargon
i.interest
e.personality
j.format
Adjust to _____ by adding or deleting information, using glossaries, adjusting use of technical language, and presenting information in graphics.

Question 10

Match each term with the correct statement.
a.decision
f.knowledge level
b.role
g.cultural background
c.multiple
h.specific
d.jargon
i.interest
e.personality
j.format
Adjust to _____ by trying to appeal to common interests or by creating interest where there is none.

Question 11

When technical writers are deciding which data to focus on, they should divide their audience into two groups: primary audience and general audience.

Question 12

Match each term with the correct statement.
a.decision
f.knowledge level
b.role
g.cultural background
c.multiple
h.specific
d.jargon
i.interest
e.personality
j.format
Adjust to _____ by using proper tone and providing the right amount of information. Consider whether the readers require more details or more general information.

Question 13

The use of jargon may not be an effective means of communication.

Question 14

Match each term with the correct statement.
a.decision
f.knowledge level
b.role
g.cultural background
c.multiple
h.specific
d.jargon
i.interest
e.personality
j.format
The needs and wants of the audience dictate every _____ a writer makes.

Question 15

Match each term with the correct statement.
a.decision
f.knowledge level
b.role
g.cultural background
c.multiple
h.specific
d.jargon
i.interest
e.personality
j.format
Adjust to _____ with information the person or group needs and the appropriate tone for each function.