Definitions Are Important Because

question 15

Multiple Choice

Definitions are important because

• A)they provide technical detail without lengthy descriptions.
• B)most readers of technical documents are nontechnical persons.
• C)clear writing depends on terms whose meaning is shared by the writer and reader.
• D)definitions supply the only method to guarantee that writers and readers understand one another.

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Definitions:

Prosimians

The suborder of primates that includes lemurs, lorises, and tarsiers.

Loris

A small, tree-dwelling primate with large eyes and a nocturnal lifestyle, found in Southeast Asia and parts of Africa.

Tarsier

A small, nocturnal primate found in Southeast Asia, known for its large eyes, elongated ankles, and ability to leap between trees.

Marmoset

A small, tree-dwelling primate with a distinctive appearance, native to South and Central America.