1. Essay and Definitions
What part of an essay captures the reader's attention and contains the thesis statement?
True or False: A "Claim of Policy" argues that something is good or bad based on a set of standards.
False - Claim of Value
What do you call the specific group of people an author intends to reach with their writing?
Target Audience
True or False: The "Heading" of a formal letter contains the receiver's address and the date.
False
The part of a formal letter that contains the receiver’s address.
Recipient's/Inside Address
The final paragraph of an essay that summarizes the main points.
Conclusion
If I say, "I saw the stray dogs in the park myself," what Type of Evidence am I using?
Personal Testimony
An author writes a blog post using simple language to explain climate change to teenagers.
What type of audience is being considered? Why?
Laypeople
Which part of a formal letter comes after the Body but before the Signature?
Complimentary Close
The receiver can immediately know who wrote the letter by looking at the end of the document.
What part is this?
Signature Line
A textbook explains “photosynthesis” by giving its meaning, process, importance, and real-life examples.
What type of definition is used?
True or False: Statistical evidence includes charts, graphs, and percentages. Why?
True
Should a writer always adjust content based on the audience’s educational background? Why?
The message either becomes a "wall of jargon" that confuses the reader.
In which type of correspondence is it acceptable to use expressive punctuation and abbreviation.
Informal Correspondence/Letter
What is the "Complimentary Close"? Where can you find it in a document? Provide two examples.
a polite, short phrase used to end a letter
Can an essay contain more than one type of claim? Explain.
It may include other types of claims to strengthen the argument.
Give one example of a claim of policy related to school improvement.
Correct if the answer uses any of the following words: must, should, ought to, need, shall
A company CEO writes a speech using simple everyday language instead of business jargon.
What might be the reason for this choice?
His target audience might be laypeople.
You are writing to a Managerial Audience to report a broken computer. Should you provide a brief, summarized list of the specific malfunctions or a detailed, emotional story about how the computer broke? Why?
The summarized list. Managers prioritize efficiency and need to know exactly what is wrong to authorize a repair. (Formal) While detailed one is too informal.
The letter’s main message explains a complaint about school facilities.
What part of the letter is this?
Body
Why should conclusions not introduce new major arguments?
The conclusion is meant to wrap up the discussion
In an essay titled "Why Reading is the Best Hobby," the author states that "Reading improves vocabulary." Is "Reading improves vocabulary" a Claim of Value, or is it a Claim of Fact? Why?
Claim of Fact
"Based on our quarterly analysis, we recommend a 15% increase in the marketing budget. This investment will allow us to capture the Gen Z demographic and increase overall revenue by year-end."
What is the purpose and who is the target audience?
Persuade | Managerial
In a formal letter, what term refers to the careful choice of professional, polite, and precise words that ensures the reader understands the serious tone of the message?
Diction (Formal Language)
Name the different parts of a formal letter in order.
Heading, Recipient's/Inside Address, Salutation, Body, Complimentary Close and Signature line