Which of the following best defines the term definition?
a. Details about the functions, characteristics, and features of an object, place, or situation.
b. Details about the events that take place in a natural, mechanical, or social process.
c. Explanation of the actions that the reader must perform to build, operate, or repair
something.
d. Explanation of the meaning of a potentially unfamiliar word or phrase.
Question 2
Motivating readers is an important task of the technical communicator. Which of the
following best explains what that means?
a. Finding ways to encourage readers to study the information carefully, pay attention to it,
and use it.
b. Using informal language and humor to make readers feel comfortable and unintimidated.
c. Warning readers that if they dont study the information carefully, damage to equipment,
physical injury, fatality or lawsuits could result.