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When are letters considered appropriate?
When are letters considered appropriate?
- To represent your company in an unprofessional manner
- To send quick informal messages
- To personalize your correspondence (correct)
- To convey a casual impression
What should be considered when determining the letter's purpose?
What should be considered when determining the letter's purpose?
- What the weather is like at the recipient's location
- What movie the recipient likes
- What you want the recipient to do after reading the letter (correct)
- What you want for lunch
What should be considered when determining the letter's audience?
What should be considered when determining the letter's audience?
- Recipient's daily schedule and favorite food
- Recipient's information needs and level of formality expected (correct)
- Recipient's favorite color and hobbies
- Recipient's preferred mode of transportation
In which situations are letters appropriate according to the text?
In which situations are letters appropriate according to the text?
What is a key purpose of letters according to the text?
What is a key purpose of letters according to the text?
Flashcards
Appropriate letter use
Appropriate letter use
Letters are suitable for personalizing correspondence and achieving specific outcomes.
Letter's purpose
Letter's purpose
The intended action the recipient should take after reading the letter.
Letter's audience
Letter's audience
Understanding the recipient's needs and expected formality.
Letter appropriateness
Letter appropriateness
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Letter's key purpose
Letter's key purpose
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Study Notes
Letters: Purpose and Audience
- Letters are considered appropriate when they are well-planned, well-written, and effectively communicate the intended message.
Determining the Letter's Purpose
- Consider the main reason for writing the letter and what the writer wants to achieve.
- Determine the specific goal or outcome desired from the letter.
Determining the Letter's Audience
- Consider the recipient's background, needs, and expectations.
- Identify the demographic and psychological characteristics of the intended audience.
Situations Where Letters are Appropriate
- Formal business communications
- Official announcements
- Personal correspondence
- Formal invitations
Key Purpose of Letters
- To convey a clear and concise message that achieves a specific goal or purpose.
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Description
Take this quiz to test your knowledge of when and how to use formal letters in professional and personal communication. Learn about the appropriate situations and reasons for using letters, and improve your understanding of effective correspondence.
