RENNS Review Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What does the 'R' in RENNS stand for?

reason

What does the 'E' in RENNS stand for?

example

What do the 'N's in RENNS stand for?

names and numbers

What does the 'S' in RENNS stand for?

senses - sight, sound, taste, touch, smell Signup and view all the answers

In a world awash with electric light, how would Van Gogh have given the world his 'Starry Night' contains ________.

two name details Signup and view all the answers

An abbreviation formed from the initial letters of other words and pronounced as a word is an ______.

acronym Signup and view all the answers

'The 400 species of birds that migrate at night' has a __________.

a (large) number detail Signup and view all the answers

'I knew woods so dark that my hands disappeared before my eyes' is an example of __________.

sensory details which appeal to sight Signup and view all the answers

'Already, many cities and towns...are changing to LED streetlights' makes Bogard's ideas clearer because __________.

it provides an example of one way to solve light pollution Signup and view all the answers

'[A]s we cheer the day's gradual movement back toward light' makes Bogard's ideas clearer because _______.

the words appeal to both the sense of sound and of sight Signup and view all the answers

'Much of this light is wasted energy, which means wasted dollars' helps Bogard persuade the reader because _________.

it provides a practical reason for people to consider change Signup and view all the answers

In the article 'The 7 Social Media Mistakes Most Likely to Cost You a Job,' the detail 93% is important because _______.

it's the number of hiring managers who 'Google' people who apply for a job Signup and view all the answers

A picture of you doing volunteer work on Instagram is _______.

an example of how your social media content can help you impress a hiring manager Signup and view all the answers

'Make sure to check your Facebook privacy settings, but don't depend on them because they're known to change frequently' is ___________.

a reason to be careful what you post even if you have 'locked down' or secured your social media settings Signup and view all the answers

'Wharton researched how humor can help or harm you at work' ________.

includes a name that tells the reader why the research is believable Signup and view all the answers

'A joke is free whereas a Louis Vuitton bag is extremely expensive' includes both _______.

a reason to use humor at work and a name for clarity Signup and view all the answers

Mrs. Matney's dog's name is _________.

Broncho Signup and view all the answers

The article 'Using Humor in the Office' is useful for both _________.

information to help you at work and practice using reading and writing skills Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

RENNS Overview

"R" in RENNS stands for reason.
"E" in RENNS signifies example.
"N's" in RENNS refer to names and numbers.
"S" in RENNS represents senses: sight, sound, taste, touch, smell.

Example Details

"In a world awash with electric light, how would Van Gogh have given the world his 'Starry Night'?" contains two name details, adding specificity to the statement.
"The 400 species of birds that migrate at night" includes a (large) number detail, quantifying the information provided.

Sensory and Persuasive Techniques

"I knew woods so dark that my hands disappeared before my eyes" illustrates sensory details appealing to sight.
"Already, many cities and towns...are changing to LED streetlights" serves as an example to clarify Bogard's concepts regarding light pollution solutions.
The phrase "[A]s we cheer the days' gradual movement back toward light" appeals to both sound and sight, enriching Bogard's ideas.

Practical Implications

"Much of this light is wasted energy, which means wasted dollars" persuades readers by presenting a practical reason for considering change in light usage.
In "The 7 Social Media Mistakes Most Likely to Cost You a Job," the detail of 93% emphasizes the prevalence of hiring managers researching job candidates online.

A picture of volunteer work on Instagram exemplifies how social media can enhance a potential hire's appeal to employers.
"Make sure to check your Facebook privacy settings, but don't depend on them because they're known to change frequently" cautions users about the importance of scrutinizing what they post online.

Research Credibility

"Wharton researched how humor can help or harm you at work" indicates trustworthy research with a credible source.
"A joke is free whereas a Louis Vuitton bag is extremely expensive" provides a reason for using humor at work, accompanied by a name to enhance understanding.

Personal Example

Mrs. Matney's dog's name is Broncho, serving as a specific detail within a broader context.

Educational Value

The article "Using Humor in the Office" offers practical insights for workplace scenarios while providing opportunities to enhance reading and writing skills.

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Test your knowledge of the RENNS acronym with these flashcards. Each card covers a different component of RENNS, highlighting key terms such as reason, example, names, numbers, and senses. Perfect for students seeking to enhance their understanding of this mnemonic device.

RENNS Review Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What does the 'R' in RENNS stand for?

What does the 'E' in RENNS stand for?

What do the 'N's in RENNS stand for?

What does the 'S' in RENNS stand for?

In a world awash with electric light, how would Van Gogh have given the world his 'Starry Night' contains ________.

An abbreviation formed from the initial letters of other words and pronounced as a word is an ______.

'The 400 species of birds that migrate at night' has a __________.

'I knew woods so dark that my hands disappeared before my eyes' is an example of __________.

'Already, many cities and towns...are changing to LED streetlights' makes Bogard's ideas clearer because __________.

'[A]s we cheer the day's gradual movement back toward light' makes Bogard's ideas clearer because _______.

'Much of this light is wasted energy, which means wasted dollars' helps Bogard persuade the reader because _________.

In the article 'The 7 Social Media Mistakes Most Likely to Cost You a Job,' the detail 93% is important because _______.

A picture of you doing volunteer work on Instagram is _______.

'Make sure to check your Facebook privacy settings, but don't depend on them because they're known to change frequently' is ___________.

'Wharton researched how humor can help or harm you at work' ________.

'A joke is free whereas a Louis Vuitton bag is extremely expensive' includes both _______.

Mrs. Matney's dog's name is _________.

The article 'Using Humor in the Office' is useful for both _________.

Study Notes

RENNS Overview

Example Details

Sensory and Persuasive Techniques

Practical Implications

Research Credibility

Personal Example

Educational Value

Studying That Suits You

Description

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RENNS Review Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What does the 'R' in RENNS stand for?

What does the 'E' in RENNS stand for?

What do the 'N's in RENNS stand for?

What does the 'S' in RENNS stand for?

In a world awash with electric light, how would Van Gogh have given the world his 'Starry Night' contains ________.

An abbreviation formed from the initial letters of other words and pronounced as a word is an ______.

'The 400 species of birds that migrate at night' has a __________.

'I knew woods so dark that my hands disappeared before my eyes' is an example of __________.

'Already, many cities and towns...are changing to LED streetlights' makes Bogard's ideas clearer because __________.

'[A]s we cheer the day's gradual movement back toward light' makes Bogard's ideas clearer because _______.

'Much of this light is wasted energy, which means wasted dollars' helps Bogard persuade the reader because _________.

In the article 'The 7 Social Media Mistakes Most Likely to Cost You a Job,' the detail 93% is important because _______.

A picture of you doing volunteer work on Instagram is _______.

'Make sure to check your Facebook privacy settings, but don't depend on them because they're known to change frequently' is ___________.

'Wharton researched how humor can help or harm you at work' ________.

'A joke is free whereas a Louis Vuitton bag is extremely expensive' includes both _______.

Mrs. Matney's dog's name is _________.

The article 'Using Humor in the Office' is useful for both _________.

Study Notes

RENNS Overview

Example Details

Sensory and Persuasive Techniques

Practical Implications

Social Media Influence

Research Credibility

Personal Example

Educational Value

Studying That Suits You

Description

More Quizzes Like This

Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs)

The Return of Rents Driving Growth

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