Vocabulary
Definition: short and to the point
What is concise
The verbs make, have, and met are examples of this
What are causative verbs?
Definition: the forms of behavior of polite society
What is etiquette?
Keep it Short and Simple
What is K.I.S.S.
Definition: anything that helps you to do what you want to do
What is a tool
Definition: to increase or intensify
What is escalate
To give or receive something in place of another
What is exchange
Synonym: new, modern
Antonym: old-fashioned
What is innovate
What is on top of
definition: the central or most important part of something
What is core
Definition: angry or dissatisfied
What is disgruntled
Which sentence correctly uses the Causative Verb:
A: Mrs. Ramsey had her daughter answer the phone.
B: Mrs. Ramsey asked her daughter to answer the phone.
What is A: Mrs. Ramsey had her daughter answer the phone.
Synonym: appropriate, proper
Antonym: unsuitable
What is timely
abstract phrases such as "good idea" or "a nice person"
What is fuzzy
definition: to give or receive something in place of another
What is exchange
Definition: read or glance through quickly; touch lightly in passing; brush; remove from the surface of a liquid
What is skim
the way an author looks at a topic or the ideas being described to persuade the reader
What is the Author's Point of View
Rule #1: use a subject
Rule #2: keep it formal
Rule #3: don't type in ALL CAPITAL letters
What are 3 rules when composing/writing an email
Descriptive phrases such as "a generous young woman" or "an innovative suggestion"
What are concrete phrases
definition: an unsettled matter, usually a concern or problem
What is issue
Idiom definition: not speaking directly about a problem
What is don't beat around the bush
Title of our class
What is Transition to College
Synonym: calculating, experienced
Antonym: ignorant, blunt
What is savvy
How can the active voice make writing an email more effective?
It makes email more interesting and attention-grabbing -OR- it tells the reader who is responsible
definition: a legal action in a court of law to settle a disagreement
What is a suit