Writing
Word choice changes the ______ of an email.
tone
Are Form letters helpful for a company?
Yes, they can save time and money
What is an example of active listening?
Following along, being able to repeat information back
This goddess often helps Odysseus by providing guidance and protection throughout his journey.
Athena
First they're sour... then they're sweet
Sour Patch Kids
Clear subject line, concise messaging, and appropriate salutations are effective or ineffective emails?
Effective
True or False: workplace emails are legally available for employers to view at any time
True
When responding to a memo requesting information- are more or less details better?
More
This faithful wife of Odysseus delays remarriage by weaving and unweaving a burial cloth.
Penelope
This concentrated coffee drink is made by forcing hot water through finely ground coffee beans under high pressure.
Espresso
The three step writing process involves: Planning, writing, and _______?
Revising
Is a You-attitude sentence a positive or a negative thing for the reader?
Positive
What is a best practice when first encountering a serious problem with an employee?
A call, an email, or a text.
a call
These creatures lure sailors to their deaths with their beautiful singing voices.
Sirens
What Disney villian is also known as the Mistress of All Evil?
Malificent
The most emphatic parts in a business letter are...
are the opening and closing paragraphs
This is the primary purpose of an informative or good news message: providing facts, updates, or positive information to the reader.
providing information or positive news to the reader
Which of the following statements would be considered bias-free?
A. You and your husband or wife are invited to the holiday party.
B. You and your husband or wife are invited to the Christmas party.
C. You and your guest are invited to the holiday party.
D. You and your spouse are invited to the holiday party.
C
This protected travelers and guests in ancient Greek culture. Those who violated it by showing disrespect or cruelty to strangers were punished.
Law of Zeus
This 2019 film adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s novel, Little Women, was written and directed by this filmmaker who later directed Baribe.
Gretta Gerwig
What might your audience influence when you are writing?
audience will influence such things as your writing style and vocabulary.
executive summary, letter of transmittal, introduction, body, conclusion are usually found in what type of writing
A long report
What is parallel structure?
This writing technique uses the same grammatical pattern for items in a list or related ideas to create clarity and balance.
Example:
The job requires answering phones, managing files, and greeting customers.
Circe tells Odysseus he must visit this location and speak with the dead to learn how to safely complete his journey home.
Hades in the Underworld
This pop singer grew up on a Christmas tree farm, has 12 albums, and their lucky number is 13.
Taylor Swift