Written Communication Test Review

Definitions

100

inscription of information

Written Communication

200

explain similarities and differences between two or more objects, events or ideas

Compare

300

group of people watching or listening to a performance or reading a published work

Audience

400

coming up with ideas

Brainstorming

500

type of written communication used in the workplace

Professional Writing

Writing Process

100

what is the first step to the writing process

Planning and preparing

200

is the first attempt at completing a writing project

draft

300

Is turning in the final writing project

publish

400

writing assignments that have to be completed in one sitting; mainly used on ACT or SAT

timed writing assignments

500

this can be done by creating a graphic organizer, developing a thesis statement, or developing an outline

structuring 

Supporting an Argument

100

can also be called persuasive essays

argumentative essays

200

are statements which lay out the organization of the writing project for the audience

thesis statement

300

means to develop a since of credibility or trust

ethos

400

What are the 3 rhetorical strategies learned in English class

ethos

logos

pathos

500

are arguments which readers may use to refute points (different sources may make different points or have discrepancies) 

counter arguments 

Organization for Essays Segment

100

are layout and summary for a writing project 

outline

200

is done by stating the most important information first, followed by the supporting and less important information (also known as front loading)

inverted pyramid

300

are visual representations of information

charts

400

is done by taking evidence from very specific situations and applying it to more general situations 

inductive reasoning 

500

is using general evidence to apply to a new situation to hypothesis what will happen

for ex: when comparing the advancements or advantages of a product or service now to those of the past 

deductive reasoning 

Elements of Professional Writing

100

What is Ybarra's personal title?

Ms. 

200

are a type of correspondence in which the writer expresses gratitude for a gift, service, or opportunity 

thank you letter

300

 includes expression of gratitude

thank you note

400

you can see these around school and within the workplace (used for announcements) 

bulletin board

500

includes any kind of documents enclosed along with the letter 

the enclosure