Ch. 7-11 Learning Check

What is the term for what you want the audience to do, think, or feel?

• Genre

• Purpose

• Stance

• Medium

Which term refers to the kind of composition categorized by similarities in style, form, or subject matter?

• Stance

• Medium

• Genre

• Design

What does 'stance' refer to in writing?

• The material or form used by the writer

• The visual and stylistic elements in writing

• Your attitude toward a topic

• The audience's reaction

What is the 'medium' in writing?

• The audience's needs

• The material or form used by the writer

• The purpose of the writing

• The writer's attitude

Which term refers to the visual and stylistic elements in writing?

• Design

• Purpose

• Medium

• Stance

What does 'multiple audiences' refer to?

• Writing for a single person

• Writing with the understanding it will be passed to others

• Writing for unknown readers

• Writing for a specific group

What are 'unknown audiences'?

• Audiences you know personally

• Audiences you can't be sure about

• Audiences you are familiar with

• Audiences you have researched

What is a "Literacy Narrative"?

• A report on a specific topic

• An exploration of your development as a writer

• A summary of a book

• An argument for a position

What is the purpose of the "Report" genre?

• To entertain the audience

• To research a topic and present information

• To argue a position

• To summarize a text

What is an "argument" in composition?

• A summary of a text

• A balanced report

• Taking a position on an issue

• An exploration of personal development