How we communicate
The way we say it
It is what it is
Defined as
Remember these
100

a written message addressed to an organization or individual.

What is "letter"?

100

a type of written communication that relays good news or a favorable outcome

What is "positive message"?

100

a written message in which a claim is approved.

What is "adjustment"?

100

online communication channels committed to community-based interaction, content sharing, and networking.

What is "social media"?

100

a website where people can post personal thoughts, photographs, videos, and reflections on a specific topic

What is "blog"?

200

a note that provides a brief workplace message about a meeting, event, decision, policy, or procedure.

What is "memo"?

200

a type of written communication that expresses recognition, sympathy, or thanks.

What is "goodwill message"?

200

to place important information at the start of a text.

What is "frontload"?

200

an opening statement in a written message intended to catch the attention of the audience

What is "hook"?

200

a group of words that has a subject and a verb phrase, at least, but can also contain modifiers

What is "clause"?

300

a written message addressed to individuals or an organization that is transmitted electronically.

What is "email"?

300

a type of communication that relays bad news or an unfavorable outcome.

What is "negative message"?

300

the way in which words are combined to form sentences, phrases, and clauses.

What is "syntax"?

300

a recommendation for a product or service, told through sharing personal experience

What is "testimonial"?

300

brief yet thorough

What is "concise"?

400

a written message that asks for action or information

What is "request"?

400

persuasive writing that uses logic 

What is "logos"?

400

 to review a written message for content and organization, and then to make changes to improve its clarity.

What is "revise"?

400

a connection from one point to another point in a piece of writing.

What is "transition word"?

400

back and forth communication, especially in written form

What is "correspondence"?

500

a written message to identify or correct a mistake.

What is "claim"?

500

persuasive message that uses emotion

What is "pathos"?

500

the part of a negative message that comes before the bad news; it’s meant to soften the recipient’s response to an unfavorable outcome.

What is "buffer"?

500

behaviors that are essential in a professional setting.

What is "business etiquette"?

500

having the quality of being trustworthy and believable

What is "credible"?

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