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OpenStudy (anonymous):

True or false? The features of a functional text are intended to make it more entertaining to read.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@blurbendy

OpenStudy (blurbendy):

A functional text is a writing that is used for everyday information, and that when read, conveys the correct message as to what is being demonstrated on the script. Some examples of functional texts include recipes, phone books and manuals.

OpenStudy (blurbendy):

those generally arent entertaining to read, so i would say false

OpenStudy (anonymous):

True or false? Business documents follow a certain format because they have been doing so for years.

OpenStudy (blurbendy):

hm, that one is hard to say. were you supposed to read something before you started answering these questions?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yeah but I didn't lol

OpenStudy (blurbendy):

lol, do u have a link to the text?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Nope. I forgot to get it this time.

OpenStudy (blurbendy):

hmmm

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Keeping in mind the role of graphics in a functional text, which of the following would be unnecessary in an instructional manual for putting together a blender? 1.) a group of people sitting at a table enjoying milkshakes 2.) a line drawing of the parts of the blender with arrows demonstrating how it should be put together 3.) a picture demonstrating the proper way to close the blender 4.) All of these are appropriate.

OpenStudy (blurbendy):

Haha, the first one would be unnecessary

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which of these best explains the role of graphics in a text such as a manual or warranty? 1.) They are there to add interest to the text. 2.) They are functional. 3.) They are both entertaining and functional. 4.) They should completely eliminate the need to read.

OpenStudy (blurbendy):

I would say 2) they are functional

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