On Genres: Checking Your Understanding

1. Question 2.9

   Which of the following is not among the common writing genres that Moriah McCracken composes as a Writing Studies instructor?

   A.

   writing aimed at parents

   B.

   handouts

   C.

   book reports

   D.

   reference material

2. Question 2.10

   According to McCracken, what can affect the nature of the handout genre?

   A.

   the specific conference you are attending

   B.

   the amount of time you have to put it together

   C.

   the paper you use

   D.

   not having enough copies

3. Question 2.11

   How does McCracken write differently when the parents of her students are her audience?

   A.

   She writes very technically, so that they are impressed.

   B.

   She tries to translate the material into familiar terms.

   C.

   She writes very quickly; the students are her focus.

   D.

   She does not write for the parents of her students.

4. Question 2.12

   Many of McCracken’s writing genres also include an aspect of

   A.

   photography.

   B.

   webcasting.

   C.

   musical accompaniment.

   D.

   physical presentation.

5. Question 2.13

   Which writing genre does Moriah McCracken use for the faculty at her school?

   A.

   professional development

   B.

   quizzes

   C.

   textbooks

   D.

   tax documents