This chapter discusses the importance of cultural context in technical communication. Which
of the following best defines how the term context is used?
a. The background, skills, knowledge level, and attitudes of the people who will be using
the information.
b. The delivery medium that will be used by readers when they access the information:specifically
, print, online, or in person.
c. The physical situation or circumstances in which readers will be using the information.
Question 2
Which of the following is the term identified by this definition: language that arbitrarily
assigns roles or characteristics to people based on gender?
a. Sexist language
b. Tone, tact, bias
c. Conciseness
d. Telegraphic style
e. None of the above
Vocal communication between honeyguides and humans.
Marjane Satrapi, page from the "Kim Wilde" chapter of the graphic novel Persepolis.
One of the cultural privileges of being white in the United States is less suspicion of wrongdoing.
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Importance of Considering Gestalt Principles in Product Design