CONTEXT

Question 1

• It is defined as the events that influenced the writing of a text. This can be political, social, historical, or cultural events. These events determine writers’ purpose, style of writing, and organization of ideas among others.

Answer 1

Context

Question 2

two types of context used based on the person

Answer 2

o Writer’s Context
o Reader’s Context

Question 3

Types of Context in Writing
It provides information about the time and current events that can help you comprehend the general mood of the era, as well as set the tone for your piece of writing.

Answer 3

Historical context

Question 4

Types of Context in Writing
refers to characteristics of a location that can also influence how a plot develops or how
characters grow. The physical setting you create for your story will have an impact on how specific characters
behave and are perceived by the audience.

Answer 4

Physical context

Question 5

Types of Context in Writing
refers to beliefs, religion, marriage, food, and dress that may be necessary to completely
comprehend the story of an author.

Answer 5

Cultural context

Question 6

Types of Context in Writing
refers to the reason for something happening based on the event itself. The audience can
understand how the circumstances of the event affecting those involved by using situational context.

Answer 6

Situational context

Question 7

Contextualization Techniques for Writers
- You want readers to know where you or your characters are coming from when you offer context.
- Context can take the shape of stories, memories, life events, or relationships, and does not have to be a
straightforward explanation.

Answer 7

Try to be inventive

Question 8

Contextualization Techniques for Writers
- If your intended audience is first graders, your contextual connections should make sense and be appropriate for that age range.
- Consider who your story is intended for, and how your language may improve the relevance of your writing while also strengthening your audience’s comprehension.

Answer 8

Keep in mind who you are speaking with

Question 9

Contextualization Techniques for Writers
- Many writers use exposition at the start of their stories to provide context, but too much can slow the pace,
confuse the overall message, or detract from the original intent.
- Excessive exposition (both in fiction and nonfiction) can suffocate your readers with irrelevant information, most ofwhich will be forgotten when the main story is told.

Answer 9

Avoid overloading of ideas

Question 10

originates from the notion of weaving together.

Answer 10

Context

Question 11

is a stylistic element that relates to the words that writers employ to express their ideas

Answer 11

Diction

Question 12

is the literal meaning of a word and dictionary definition.

Answer 12

Denotation