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Correspondence Writing
Debate and Media
News
Creative Writing
Miscellaneous
100
The most important difference between friendly and business envelopes is...
Business envelopes are used for professional correspondence, while friendly envelopes are generally used for friends/family.
100
FACT or OPINION: "In 2002, over 140 million people visited AZA zoos and aquariums..."
FACT
100
Explain how finding out news from an online article is different than finding out news from a newspaper article.
Answers will vary.
100
The term for the repetition of the sound of a vowel...
Assonance.
100
Ms. Andress' favorite animal...
Cats!!!
200
The RSVP on an invitation means...
Call to confirm your attendance at a party/gathering.
200
What are the best type of websites for research?
.gov or .org sites
200
What is the difference between balanced and biased news?
Balanced gives all sides of an issue whereas biased is based on one point of view.
200
Define moral.
The lesson learned from a story.
200
What type of point of view is it when the viewpoint is of a character writing or speaking directly about themselves?
First person.
300
TRUE or FALSE: You should always hit "reply all" when responding to a group email.
FALSE
300
In a debate, the affirmative side is the side that...
Supports the position/topic.
300
What makes something "newsworthy?"
Answers will vary.
300
The term for visually descriptive or figurative language.
Imagery.
300
Define a simile.
What is a comparison of two different things using the word "like" or "as."
400
TRUE or FALSE: When writing a professional email, avoid using abbreviations such as LOL or OMG.
TRUE
400
What is the single form of media?
Medium.
400
What are some sources for getting the news?
Internet, TV, newspaper, etc.
400
When a speaker changes in a story, what must you do when formatting your story?
Start a new paragraph.
400
When do you capitalize a word such as "mom" or "uncle"?
When are using this word as a name. Example: Dad, please drive me to school.
500
TRUE or FALSE: The following address is formatted correctly. Mrs. Smith 45627 Pine Rd. Novi MI, 48375
FALSE
500
What is a documentary?
A non-fictional film that provides a factual report of something.
500
Who wrote the poem, "Macavity: The Mystery Cat"?
T.S. Elliot
500
When citing the title of a song, do you underline the title, put it in quotation marks, or italicize it?
Quotation marks.