Question

1. how did the enlightenment, or age of reason, affect the need for technical writing?

new ideas, inventions, and ways of thinking required explanations presented through technical documentation.
enlightenment thinkers demanded that technical writing become a career field.
the enlightenment, or age of reason, did not have a significant effect on the field of technical writing.
the invention of the printing press allowed for the mass distribution of advertisements.

Explanation:

The Enlightenment sparked a surge in scientific innovation, rational inquiry, and new systems of thought. These developments needed clear, structured documentation to share complex ideas, inventions, and methodologies, directly driving the need for technical writing to communicate this specialized information accurately. The other options are incorrect: technical writing as a formal career field emerged later, the Enlightenment had a direct impact on technical communication, and the printing press's link to advertisements is not tied to the core effect on technical writing needs of the era.

Answer:

New ideas, inventions, and ways of thinking required explanations presented through technical documentation.