Parts of a Business Letter
Parts of a Resume/Cover Letter
Persuasive Techniques
Sell It!
Who Did You Steal That From?
100
What is the best way to close a business letter?
a. Always, b. Sincerely, c. Thanks, d. Your friend
100
Give an example of someone who would be considered an appropriate reference.
A teacher, previous employer, club sponsor, coach...
100
What is the Bandwagon appeal?
An "Everyone's doing it, and so should you" approach.
100
Name the persuasive technique being used: “9 out of 10 dentists agree that Crest protects your teeth 75% better than other toothpastes.”
Facts and Statistics
100
What is it called when we use information from a source, but don't cite the source?
Plagiarism. DON'T DO IT!!!
200
On a business letter, where does the RECEIVER'S (the person you are sending the letter to) name and address go?
(See Letter Template)
200
Name 2 traits you would list under the "Skills" section of your resume.
Answers Vary.
200
What's the difference between Expert Testimony and Testimonials?
Expert Testimony comes from statements made by an expert in the field, while Testimonials are when famous people endorse products unrelated to their field of expertise.
200
Name the persuasive technique being used: "You can even buy this as a gift. Just think about how your mommy will love you when you give this to her wrapped in a beautiful package on Mother's Day."
Loaded Words
200
Identify the topic sentence in this paragraph: Teachers should assign more homework each night because it will make our students smarter. When students study every night they get a chance to learn the material better. Homework is an opportunity to practice the material at home so they can get better grades in the classroom. Students should be assigned homework each night for the sake of their grades.
Teachers should assign more homework each night because it will make our students smarter.
300
Whose address belongs at the very top of a business letter?
The writer's address
300
What is the purpose of a cover letter?
It provides an opportunity to introduce the writer to the company they'd like to work for and lets the writer show interest in a particular job.
300
What technique is being used when a situation is described as having only 2 choices, when in fact there may be several?
Either/Or
300
Name the persuasive technique being used: “My dog, Fozzie, is the best dog in the world because she is better than all the others.”
Circular Reasoning
300
I want to write a paper about why someone should pursue a career in teaching. Here are the reasons I want to include: 1. It's a fulfilling career 2. Teachers get the summers off 3. The job outlook is promising Create a thesis statement based on this information.
Someone should pursue a career in teaching because it's a fulfilling career, teachers get the summers off, and the job outlook is promising.
400
Name 2 types of business letters.
Complaint, Request, Opinion
400
What's the difference between a resume and a job application?
A resume highlights your skills and information you WANT your employer to know. A job application includes information requested by the employer and is how you actually apply for the position.
400
What is it called when you attack the person who holds a viewpoint rather than the viewpoint itself?
Name Calling
400
Name the persuasive technique being used: "If you're going to break the glass ceiling, you'll need comfortable shoes." - From a Nina Comfort Footwear Ad
Red Herring
400
Pretend you are using page 84 of The Hunger Games for a paper you are writing. Create an in-text citation for this source: Collins, Suzanne. The Hunger Games. New York: Scholastic Press, 2008. Print.
(Collins 84)
500
Properly address an envelope as if you were sending it to one of your parents.
Answers Vary.
500
Create an objective for getting a retail job at a shoe store.
Answers Vary
500
Define Hasty Generalization.
Quickly coming to a conclusion based on insignificant evidence
500
Name the persuasive technique being used: "What more could you ask from a long-wearing lipstick...Plenty." - Sarah Michelle Gellar for Maybelline
Testimonial
500
Correctly cite: A book written by Stephen King titled, Cell. Published by Random House in Chicago, 2005.
King, Stephen. Cell. Chicago: Random House, 2005.
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