Selecting Appropriate Words
Selecting Words for Precise Meanings
Writing Clear Paragraphs
Writing For A Positive Effect
Brian Rothschild
100
Being aware of who your audience is and how clearly you convey your message is known as
What is adaptation
100
Words that have become standard
What are idioms
100
You should always use the same __________ when writing a sentence.
What is point of view.
100
Viewpoint that places the focus on the person or people with whom you are communicating
What is "The-You"
100
The type of car he drives
What is a Toyota Corolla.
200
Slang and Cliches are only okay to use in what situation?
What is informal communication
200
The context and values that a word has
What is connotation.
200
A modifier should be placed next to what it
What is modifies.
200
"Regret to inform you, cannot permit, problem, damage, and loss." are examples of
What are Negative phrases.
200
How many dogs does he have?
What is two dogs.
300
Because they differ in every given field, you should avoid using...
What are acronyms
300
By writing short, clear sentences, you can save your readers time and prevent
What is miscommunication.
300
What are words like "In contrast", "Likewise", and "For example" called?
What are transitional words.
300
If you must include negative information, place it in between two positive statements to
What is de-emphasize.
300
In order to have your paper corrected, you must have it in by this date
What is October 30th.
400
Words that describe things that you can see, feel, taste, or smell are known as ...
What are concrete words.
400
Words that ___________ all members of a group by race, nationality, or sexual orientation are unfair.
What is discriminate.
400
Putting a topic sentence at the beginning of a paragraph creates?
What is an introduction.
400
Language that is warm and natural
What is conversational language.
400
If you get to class after he is there you are
What is late.
500
When you do not want to identify the doer of an action whick type of verb would be preferable?
What is a passive verb.
500
The type of writing that does not treat people equally or with respect
What is discriminatory writing.
500
Putting equally important information in equal structures is an example of?
What is a coordinate structure.
500
Also known as cliches
What are rubber stamps.
500
If you are caught with your cell phone it will result in
What is a 5 point deduction in your final grade.
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