University:
Nevada State University
Course:
ENG 101 | Composition 1
Academic year:

2020
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359

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2
Author:

kundgetanufv

Please click on an answer to receive feedback. When you have completed these diagnostic questions, you may be guided to additional content. 1) It is sufficient to infer the context of a piece based purely on the title. True or false? a) True b) False Correct. This is a false statement. While the title of a work may provide valuable insight, you will need to read beyond the title in order to truly understand the work. 2) Every article or piece will provide enough context to fully and completely understand its rhetorical situation and purpose. True or false? a) True b) False Correct. This is a false statement. While some written pieces and works may successfully provide all necessary and relevant context, not all of them will. You may need to do additional research to understand the context. 3) Context is made up of events and issues that writers are responding to, and context includes any ongoing conversation about those events. True or false? a) True Correct. Context is made up of events and issues that writers are responding to, and context includes any ongoing conversation about those events. b) False 4) The context in which a piece is written may not be the same context in which the piece is read. True or false? a) True Correct. Readers often encounter texts in contexts that are very different than the contexts in which those texts were written. b) False 5) The context of a piece of writing is unrelated to the piece's tone, purpose, and form. True or false? a) True b) False Correct. Understanding the context in which you are writing will help you to understand your writing's purpose and enable you to make more informed decisions about tone and form. 6) The inspiration for a piece of writing is part of the context of the piece. True or false? a) True Correct. What inspires a writer to write may partially determine the context of his or her writing. b) False