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Writing Terms
Kinds of Writings
Write Well
Potpourri
For the Reader
100

Writer's attitude about the subject; apparent in the writing

What is tone

100
Write this to people outside the organization
What is a letter.
100
What is a key question to consider before writing?
What is purpose

or audience

or results wanted

or image to project

100
Organized, clear and friendly
What do good writers strive to be.
100

Provide a story to focus on people, not ____

What are programs


200
The smooth natural flow and rhythm of writing
What is fluency?
200

Written promptly, positively and personally

What is a note.

200
For greater impact & word economy use
What is active voice
200
One way to organize
What is research format

OR Inverted Pyramid

OR Chronologically

OR to Persuade

200
Take pains to be accurate, sensitive and clear
Who are effective writers
300

Smoothly link, avoiding abrupt jumps or breaks between ideas.

What are transitions?

300
Contains 3 or 4 areas of candidate's strength w/ specific examples
What is a recommendation
300

The main goal of the writer

What is to be understood.

300
Communicate the message and make it easy for the reader to understand
What are the writer's responsibilities.
300
For clarity, be sure to use full words before abbreviating with _________
What are acronyms
400

The arrangement of words in a sentence.

What is syntax?

400
Compact internal communication to trigger action
What is memo.
400
Instead of multiple adjectives and adverbs use
What are strong verbs.
400
Use _____ to reach out to others & personalize writing
What are pronouns
400
Revising, editing or rewriting are ways to
What is polish writing
500

Described using adjectives distinguishing personality like friendly or confident or humorous

What is voice?

500

Quick, brief, informal writing.

What e-mail.

500

Depends on choosing and using the right words

What is good communication

500
Offends readers, creates confusion and limits credibility
What is poor writing
500
Vary sentence length. Use short paragraphs.  Feature key ideas
What are ways to capture reader's attention