Quiz 5

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unified

A paragraph that focuses on a single subject is referred to as a​ ___________ paragraph.

coherent

A paragraph that presents ideas in a logically connected way is referred to as a​ ____________ paragraph.

simple

A sentence that has one main clause​ (a single subject and a single​ predicate) is referred to as a​ ____________________ sentence.

compound

A sentence that has two main clauses that express two or more independent but related thoughts of equal importance is referred to as a​ ______________ sentence.

compound complex

A sentence that has two main​ clauses, at least one of which contains a subordinate clause is referred to as a​ ______________ sentence.

Yours

Adopting the​ "you" attitude, that​ is, speaking and writing in terms of your​ audience's wishes,​ interests, hopes, and​ preferences, involves using which of the following​ terms?

complex

A​ ______________ sentence expresses one main thought​ (the independent​ clause) and one or more​ subordinate, related thoughts​ (dependent clauses that cannot stand alone as valid​ sentences). Independent and dependent clauses are usually separated by a comma.

cause and effect

Focusing on the reasons for something is considered using the​ ______________ technique for developing a paragraph.

illustration

Giving examples that demonstrate the general idea is considered using the​ ______________ technique for developing a paragraph.

objectivity

Showing that you can distance yourself from emotional situations and look at all sides of an issue displays​

style

The choices you make to express​ yourself, including the words you​ select, the manner in which you use those words in​ sentences, and the way you build paragraphs from individual sentences is referred to as your

tone

The overall impression in your messages that is created by your style is referred to as your​

topic

The sentence that introduces the​ paragraph's main subject is referred to as the​ _____________ sentence.

support

The sentences that​ explain, justify, or extend the topic sentence are referred to as the​ _____________ sentences.

jargon

The specialized language of a particular profession or industry is referred to as

credibility

The term used to describe a measure of your believability based on how reliable you are and how much trust you evoke in others is referred to as​

Abstract word

Which of the following describes a word that expresses a​ concept, quality, or​ characteristic?

Concrete word

Which of the following describes a word that stands for something you can​ touch, see, or​ visualize?

Buzzwords

Which of the following describes newly coined terms often associated with​ technology, business, or cultural​ changes?

Prioritize information

Which of the following is a technique used to make mobile messages more​ effective?

Use a pronoun that refers to a noun used previously.

Which of the following is a way to establish transitions within a​ document

Financial problems are created by this delay.

Which of the following sentences is written in passive​ voice?

Nakisia Dale has been promoted to Director of Operations.

Which of the following statements is an example of overcoming bias in​ language?

​Let's review the last bylaws rewrite to explore ways to improve the process.

Which of the following statements reflects good​ etiquette?

Euphemisms

may be used to express your thoughts in milder terms and to avoid negative or unfriendly connotations.


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