Technical Writing

Question 1

To convince an audience that the writer or speaker is correct, using evidence and reason

Answer 1

Argumentation

Question 2

Tells a story, often with emotion and empathy involved

Answer 2

Narration

Question 3

Giving details or something that describes; it relies on the FIVE SENSES to help the audience visualize something

Answer 3

Description

Question 4

Inform the audience of something with relatively neutral language, i.e., it’s not meant to persuade or evoke emotion; it aims to explain and clarify

Answer 4

Exposition

Question 5

A book, play, or piece of writing that has been made shorter by removing some details or less important information

Answer 5

Abridgment

Question 6

A short, clear description that gives the main facts or ideas about something

Answer 6

Summary

Question 7

Formal document a lawyer uses both to convince a court that the client’s argument is sound and to persuade a court to adopt that position

Answer 7

Brief

Question 8

A detailed analysis and assessment of something, especially a literary, philosophical, or political theory

Answer 8

Critique

Question 9

Retelling of the past events; using past tense

Answer 9

Recount Text

Question 10

This part contains the Month, Day, and Year when the business letter was written

Answer 10

Dateline

Question 11

When addressing a single woman, Mrs. for a married woman. If the status is not known, use Ms. If the firm is comprised of women, used Mesdames or its abbreviation Mmes.

Answer 11

Inside Address (for women)

Question 12

When addressing a man. You may also use its plural form Messieurs (French) or its abbreviation Messrs.

Answer 12

Inside Address (for men)

Question 13

This is composed of the word “Dear” followed by the last name of the receiver of the letter

Answer 13

Salutation