The Primary Purpose of Editing a Document Is to

question 16

Multiple Choice

The primary purpose of editing a document is to

• A) develop an understanding of the audience for the document
• B) make sure the message is accurate and conveys what the writer intended
• C) determine the response the writer desires from the reader
• D) determine the purpose of the message

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Definitions:

Indentured Servitude

A labor system where individuals worked for a fixed term of servitude in exchange for transportation, food, clothing, lodging, and other necessities.

Legal Status

An individual's or entity's standing under the law, determining their rights, responsibilities, and jurisdiction.

Landowners

Individuals or entities that hold legal ownership of land, possessing the rights to use, rent, sell, or develop the property as they see fit.

Indentured Servant

A labor system where individuals worked for a predetermined period of time without wages in exchange for transportation, accommodation, and training.