Deck 1: The Reading Writing Connection

Question 1

"Type" is defined as _____.

A) the form of a reading selection or piece of writing (i.e. textbook chapters, essays, reports, summaries, and blogs).
B) the font size of an article or essay.
C) the kind of person being targeted by a particular writing (i.e. introvert, extrovert, etc.).
D) the tone of the author.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Reading is a way to make contact with new ideas.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

"Purpose" is defined as ______.

A) the specific reason for the reading or writing (i.e., to inform, persuade, or share).
B) the tone of an essay or article.
C) the credibility of the author in regards to the material being read or written.
D) the attitude of the author.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

"Nutshelling" summarizes the importance of a reading in one sentence.

Question 5

Reading and writing work best when considered as chores to be done quickly.

Question 6

Application of Skills
Directions: Read the following excerpt from a college textbook and answer the questions that follow.
¹ Because of its ability to deliver information quickly and directly, the Internet offers many benefits for public relations companies. Public relations people, in fact, often are very much involved in creating and modifying Web sites for their clients-creating a public face. News releases, product announcements and company profiles can be made available online, to be captured on demand by the press, stockholders and anyone else who is interested.
²The Internet also brings hazards. Disgruntled customers, pranksters and competitors can create their own sites to immediately challenge and even undermine a client's site. To counter these negative messages, many businesses and organizations hire public relations firms to continuously monitor the Internet and alert their clients when negative information appears so the client can decide the best way to counter the information.
-adapted from Biagi, Media/Impact: An Introduction to Mass Media ,  pp. 240, 242
Which of the following describes the author's voice?

A) angry, bitter
B) sarcastic, arrogant
C) informative, honest
D) excited, enthusiastic

Question 7

"Writing to share learning" includes proofreading and editing.

Question 8

Application of Skills
Directions: Read the following excerpt from a college textbook and answer the questions that follow.
¹ Because of its ability to deliver information quickly and directly, the Internet offers many benefits for public relations companies. Public relations people, in fact, often are very much involved in creating and modifying Web sites for their clients-creating a public face. News releases, product announcements and company profiles can be made available online, to be captured on demand by the press, stockholders and anyone else who is interested.
²The Internet also brings hazards. Disgruntled customers, pranksters and competitors can create their own sites to immediately challenge and even undermine a client's site. To counter these negative messages, many businesses and organizations hire public relations firms to continuously monitor the Internet and alert their clients when negative information appears so the client can decide the best way to counter the information.
-adapted from Biagi, Media/Impact: An Introduction to Mass Media ,  pp. 240, 242
What is the subject of the passage?

A) The positive role of the Internet
B) The negative impact of the Internet
C) Public relations and the Internet
D) Public relations and its influence on business

Question 9

Application of Skills
Directions: Read the following excerpt from a college textbook and answer the questions that follow.
¹ Because of its ability to deliver information quickly and directly, the Internet offers many benefits for public relations companies. Public relations people, in fact, often are very much involved in creating and modifying Web sites for their clients-creating a public face. News releases, product announcements and company profiles can be made available online, to be captured on demand by the press, stockholders and anyone else who is interested.
²The Internet also brings hazards. Disgruntled customers, pranksters and competitors can create their own sites to immediately challenge and even undermine a client's site. To counter these negative messages, many businesses and organizations hire public relations firms to continuously monitor the Internet and alert their clients when negative information appears so the client can decide the best way to counter the information.
-adapted from Biagi, Media/Impact: An Introduction to Mass Media ,  pp. 240, 242
What is the purpose of the passage?

A) To explain the role of public relations in managing the Internet
B) To convince the reader that the Internet is dangerous
C) To entertain the reader with anecdotes about disgruntled customers
D) To reveal the hidden world of Internet pranksters

Question 10

Write the words that make the acronym STRAP (as in STRAP Strategy).
S = ____________
T = ____________
R = ____________
A = ____________
P = ____________

Question 11

"Audience" is defined as _____.

A) the sphere of influence motivating an author to write about a topic.
B) the main idea of the text.
C) the intended readership for printed material.
D) the people who are specifically mentioned in an article or essay.

Question 12

At different points in the writing process, you should get feedback from ______.

A) your classmates
B) writing tutors
C) your instructor
D) all of the above

Question 13

"Subject" is defined as ______.

A) the name of the course requiring the writing assignment.
B) the person, idea, event, or object being discussed or described.
C) the topic sentence of the paragraph supporting the main idea.
D) the primary character in a story.

Question 14

Match the following terms with the appropriate boxes of the Line Diagram.
.
A. Vacation Destinations
B. Romantic Cities
C. Families

Question 15

Choose the sentence below that includes the vocabulary and tone most appropriate for an academic text.

A) How kids learn to talk is a big debate in the research world.
B) Language acquisition in children is a key area of study in the field of linguistics.
C) It is truly amazing and exciting to watch babies learn to say "Mama"!
D) I remember when my little sister first learned how to put two words together in a sentence.

Question 16

Application of Skills
Directions: Read the following excerpt from a college textbook and answer the questions that follow.
¹ Because of its ability to deliver information quickly and directly, the Internet offers many benefits for public relations companies. Public relations people, in fact, often are very much involved in creating and modifying Web sites for their clients-creating a public face. News releases, product announcements and company profiles can be made available online, to be captured on demand by the press, stockholders and anyone else who is interested.
²The Internet also brings hazards. Disgruntled customers, pranksters and competitors can create their own sites to immediately challenge and even undermine a client's site. To counter these negative messages, many businesses and organizations hire public relations firms to continuously monitor the Internet and alert their clients when negative information appears so the client can decide the best way to counter the information.
-adapted from Biagi, Media/Impact: An Introduction to Mass Media ,  pp. 240, 242
Which of the following describes the organizational pattern of the two paragraphs?

A) Listing
B) Persuading
C) Defining
D) Contrasting

Question 17

When you "write to share learning," you are your main audience.

Question 18

"Role" is defined as _____.

A) the main purpose of a piece of professional writing.
B) the position the writer assumes (i.e. student, expert, or critic).
C) a type of audience member who pretends to be an expert on a subject.
D) the resolution of a character in a story.