Midterms Flashcards

(14 cards)

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  1. Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of techwiting
    a. To entertain readers
    b. To evoke emotions
    c. To express personal opinions
A

c. To express personal opinions

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What is a key characteristic of technical writing?
A. Use of figurative language
B. Emphasis on creativity
C. Subjective Viewpoints

A

C. Subjective Viewpoints

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3
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Which of the following is a common feature of literature
A. Use of jargons and technical terms
B. Focus on practical information
C. Exploration on Human Experiences

A

C.Exploration on Human Experiences

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4
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Which type of amplification is shown in the sentence: From the Gothic root gheu which means to invoke, God refers to the one invoked?
a. Negation B.Etymology C.Analogy D.Example

A

B. Etymology

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5
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Which type of amplification is shown in the sentence: Raising children requires same dedication you would give a garden
A.Negation
B.Etymology
C.Analogy

A

C.Analogy

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Which type of amplification is shown in the sentence: Raising children requires same dedication you would give a garden
A.Negation
B.Etymology

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7
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Any statement which can have many different meaning need to be made specific

A

Clarity

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8
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Its general purpose is to show ranks, levels, procedures, and classifications

A

Chart

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9
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The process that uses analysis and explication to make the meaning of a term clear.

A

Definition

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10
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General category where the term belongs

A

Genus

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General category where the term belongs

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Genus

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12
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A state of combining two or more words with the same meaning

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Redundancy

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13
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definition by contrast

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Negation

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14
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Sentence Ave words

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