Deck 1: Writing and What It Means to You

Question 1

Public relations writing is mainly __ writing.

A) creative
B) largely functional
C) a combination of creative and functional
D) neither creative nor functional

Answer 1

a combination of creative and functional

Question 2

All kinds of public relations writing share a common purpose, which is to __ readers.

A) entertain
B) explain
C) influence
D) inform
E) motivate

Answer 2

influence

Question 3

The term that best describes writing is a/an __.

A) acquired skill
B) in-born ability
C) natural endowment
D) personal virtue
E) socially prescribed talent

Answer 3

acquired skill

Question 4

The advice about writing given by both Publilius Syrus and Thomas Wolfe is to __.

A) desire to write
B) organize
C) practice
D) think before you write
E) write fast

Question 5

Public relations writing can be used to express opinion.

Question 6

Public relations writing uses only a few writing formats.

Question 7

Public relations writing can be both informative and persuasive.

Question 8

Writing is an intuitive activity that everyone does naturally.

Question 9

Great writers usually write effortlessly.

Question 10

Creative writing often involves research.

Question 11

Freewriting can help organize your thoughts before writing or talking about a topic.

Question 12

Explain the relationship between creative writing and functional writing.

Question 13

Discuss the legacy of great writers as wordsmiths.