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Which of the following is a situation that would require a formal tone in writing?
Which of the following is a situation that would require a formal tone in writing?
- Sending an email to a potential employer for a job application (correct)
- Leaving a note for a family member at home
- Texting a close friend about weekend plans
- Writing a social media post to share a personal story
Why is it important to use precise language and word choices in formal writing?
Why is it important to use precise language and word choices in formal writing?
- To sound more casual and relatable to the audience
- To show uncertainty and lack of knowledge on the topic
- To connect with the reader on a personal level
- To convey confidence and professionalism in the writing (correct)
Which point of view should be utilized to convey a formal, objective tone in writing?
Which point of view should be utilized to convey a formal, objective tone in writing?
- First person point of view
- Omniscient point of view
- Second person point of view
- Third person point of view (correct)
What does it mean to be objective in thinking or giving an opinion?
What does it mean to be objective in thinking or giving an opinion?
What does using slang and contractions in writing convey to the reader?
What does using slang and contractions in writing convey to the reader?
In what scenario are doctors expected to think objectively?
In what scenario are doctors expected to think objectively?
In which scenario would an informal tone be more suitable?
In which scenario would an informal tone be more suitable?
What is the main characteristic of an objective tone in writing or speeches?
What is the main characteristic of an objective tone in writing or speeches?
How is the concept of 'formal' distinguished from 'objective' in writing?
How is the concept of 'formal' distinguished from 'objective' in writing?
Why is an objective tone preferred in formal and professional writing scenarios?
Why is an objective tone preferred in formal and professional writing scenarios?
What is the main difference between first person and third person point of view?
What is the main difference between first person and third person point of view?
How does using the passive voice affect the tone of writing?
How does using the passive voice affect the tone of writing?
Why is an objective tone important in professional or scholarly writing?
Why is an objective tone important in professional or scholarly writing?
Which of the following scenarios would require the use of a formal, objective tone?
Which of the following scenarios would require the use of a formal, objective tone?
How can one determine if a sentence is in the passive voice?
How can one determine if a sentence is in the passive voice?
