Stories
"Show, don't tell."
Can you give an exampleof this storytelling premise?
Instead of saying "she was nervous" we can say "her heart was beating fast"
We don't need headings in a formal article. True or false?
"Having conducted a survey..."
What kind of grammar is this? Is it recommended for a proposal?
Participle clause
Yes! It's recommended
"I'm writing to ask you for..."
Is this correct?
I am writing to request...
Which of the following is NOT typically part of a story's structure?
A. Introduction
B. Climax
C. Appendix
D. Resolution
Appendix
How can we make our article more believable?
Including data, percentages, results of surveys, etc.
"The committee has been informed about..."
What structure is this? Should we use it in a proposal?
Passive voice
Yes! Highly recommended
Can we use idioms in a formal email?
No way!
Name 3 techniques to start a story.
Addressing the reader directly.
Rhetorical questions.
Setting (where +when)
Mystery / suspense
Feelings
Can I use a quote in a formal article?
Why not?
We can use colourful language in a proposal, such as "stunning", "amazing" or "gorgeous". True or false?
False! We need to be as objective as possible.
Can we use phrasal verbs in a formal email?
IWe shouldn't, except for some formulaic phrases such as "Looking forward to hearing from you"
(Way of looking)
"She responded with a fierce glare"
"The results indicate a significant improvement in overall performance, however, further research is necessary to confirm the long-term effectiveness of the intervention"
Is this correct?
No! We need semicolon or period just before the word "however":
; however,
. However,
Can we use inversions in a proposal?
Definitely! (Give an example)
We always need to specify the purpose of the email at the beginning. True or false?
Absolutely true!
Conflict is essential to plot development in a story.
True or False?
What is the primary purpose of a formal article?
A. To entertain the reader
B. To provide personal opinions only
C. To inform, explain, or discuss a topic professionally
D. To advertise a product
C. To inform, explain, or discuss a topic professionally
"Despite there are several drawbacks related, I believe there are also possible solutions to be implemented."
Is this correct?
"Despite the fact that there are..."
How do you close a formal email if you started with "Dear Mr. Smith"?
Yours sincerely,