Author Question: Which of the following is true when determining the correct tone for a document? A) The tone ... (Read 150 times)

Themember4 · **on:** Jun 23, 2018

Which of the following is true when determining the correct tone for a document?

A) The tone should meet the audience's expectations.
B) The tone should be based on the writers relationship with the audience.
C) The tone should reflect the personality of the writer.
D) The tone should be academic.
E) The tone should be formal.

Question 2

When working on revisions for someone else's work, what should happen to the writing style?

A) The writing style should reflect the person working on the revision.
B) The writing style should reflect the original writer.
C) The writing style should conform to the needs of the audience.
D) The writing style should be a new style that incorporates the styles of the original writer and the person making revisions.
E) The writing style should be dictated by the message in the document.

lauravaras · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: A
Explanation: A) Consider whether you have achieved the right tone for your audience. Your writing should be formal enough to meet the audience's expectations without being too formal or academic. Consider whether it is too casual for a serious subject.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B
Explanation: B) Before you dive into someone else's work, recognize the dual responsibility that you have. First, unless you've specifically been asked to rewrite something in your own style, keep in mind that your job is to help the other writer succeed at his or her task, not to impose your writing style.