Quiz 5
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.