Writing 1025 Definitions Review

Huron University terms w/ Dr. Greenway (shout out to that man, he's a great teacher)

Modality

The degree of certainty or confidence in the writing

High Modality

This policy will improve student outcomes

Low Modality

This policy may have an impact on student outcomes

Rhetorical Situation

The combination of audience, purpose, and context that shapes a piece of writing

Voice

The personality and style of the writer as expressed in the writing. Often ranges from neutral to distinctive

Register

The level of formality in a text. Registers usually range from formal (constrained) to informal (casual)

Diction

Word Choice

Tone

The writer’s attitude toward the topic and the audience. Readers can often decipher tone through word choice

Audience

The intended reader or group of

readers. The way a writer

communicates changes based

on who they are addressing

Purpose

the reason for writing (always present)

Genre

A category of writing characterized by conventions, expectations, and rhetorical

situations. Different genres need different levels of formality, structure, and audience awareness