Master Transactional Writing: Letters, Articles, and Reports

Question 1

In a formal letter, it's important to use:

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Appropriate salutations and closing remarks

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Personal anecdotes

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Informal language

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Conversational tone

Question 2

A key feature of a report is:

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Objective and factual language

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Colourful imagery

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Personal opinions

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Lack of a clear structure

Question 3

When writing an article for a school magazine, it's important to:

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Follow the school's style guide

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Use technical jargon

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Write in a highly academic style

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Avoid using quotations

Question 4

An uncommon structural feature of a report is:

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Personal anecdotes

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Introduction

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Body paragraphs

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Conclusion

Question 5

An essential element of any transactional writing is:

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Clear purpose

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Strong emotional appeal

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Humorous anecdotes

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Detailed descriptions

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a type of transactional writing covered in this unit?

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Poems

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Letters

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Articles

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Reports

Question 7

The primary purpose of an article is to:

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Inform or persuade readers

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Express personal feelings

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Tell a story

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Describe a process

Question 8

Which of the following is a key characteristic of a well-structured report?

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Clear organization and logical flow of information

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Subjective language and personal biases

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Vague and ambiguous information

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Lack of evidence and support

Question 9

When writing a transactional text, it is important to consider:

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Your audience and the intended purpose

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Using only complex and technical language

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Prioritizing personal style over clarity

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Ignoring the conventions of the specific text type

Question 10

The typical structure of a formal letter includes:

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Heading, Introduction, Body, Conclusion, Signature

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Body, Introduction, Conclusion, Heading, Signature

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Signature, Conclusion, Body, Introduction, Heading

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Introduction, Body, Signature, Conclusion, Heading

Question 11

Which of the following is a crucial aspect of writing an effective article?

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Using reliable sources and presenting evidence

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Presenting only one side of the argument

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Using biased language and personal opinions

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Avoiding strong and clear language

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of transactional writing?

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To purely entertain readers

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To request information

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To inform or persuade

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To convey a message or achieve a desired outcome

Question 13

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of transactional writing?

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Emotional and subjective language

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Formal and structured language

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Clear and concise organization

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Audience-specific focus

Question 14

What is the primary purpose of a letter of complaint?

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To report an issue and express dissatisfaction

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To show appreciation

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To request information

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To argue a particular position

Question 15

What is the most appropriate tone for a report?

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Objective and fact-based

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Subjective and emotionally charged

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Humorous and informal

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Argumentative and persuasive

Question 16

What is the purpose of using hedging language in transactional writing?

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To make statements sound more tentative and cautious

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To express certainty and confidence

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To avoid taking responsibility for opinions

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To create a confrontational tone

Question 17

What is the most effective way to structure a persuasive article?

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Problem-solution-call to action

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Compare-and-contrast

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Cause-and-effect

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Chronological order

Question 18

What is the purpose of using visuals in transactional writing?

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To improve clarity and understanding

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To replace text and reduce writing

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To enhance the visual appeal only

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To distract the reader from the main content

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a key feature of a transactional letter?

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Neutral tone

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Formal language

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Clear purpose

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Correct grammar and spelling

Question 20

A common purpose of a report is to:

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Inform

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Persuade

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Entertain

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Express personal opinions

Question 21

Which of the following is NOT a type of audience analysis?

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Educational analysis

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Demographic analysis

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Psychographic analysis

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Behavioral analysis

Question 22

Which feature is essential for effective transactional writing?

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Clarity and brevity

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Use of slang and informal language

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Inclusion of irrelevant details and personal opinions

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Lack of a clear purpose and organization

Question 23

What is the primary objective of a letter of complaint?

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To express dissatisfaction and request a resolution

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To apply for a position within an organization

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To share personal news and updates

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To convince the reader to adopt a particular viewpoint

Question 24

What is a crucial element of a compelling article headline?

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Accuracy and relevance to the article's content

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Sensationalism and exaggerated claims

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Vagueness and lack of specific information

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Irrelevance to the topic of the article

Question 25

What is the primary function of a formal report?

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To provide an impartial analysis and objective information on a particular topic

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To entertain the audience with humorous anecdotes and personal experiences

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To persuade the reader to take a specific action or adopt a particular belief

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To share personal thoughts and opinions on a chosen subject

Question 26

What is the appropriate tone for a formal letter of request?

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Professional and courteous, using respectful language

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Casual and conversational, using informal language

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Aggressive and demanding, using forceful language

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Humorous and lighthearted, using playful language

Question 27

What is the purpose of a call to action in a persuasive article?

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To encourage the reader to take a specific action related to the topic

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To restate the main arguments presented in the article

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To provide additional supporting evidence for the claims made

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To introduce the topic and capture the reader's attention

Question 28

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an effective report summary?

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Use of personal anecdotes and subjective interpretations

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Conciseness and brevity, covering only the essential points

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Comprehensiveness, including all relevant information from the report

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Objectivity and neutrality, avoiding personal opinions and biases

Question 29

When assessing the effectiveness of transactional writing, which of these is a crucial factor to consider?

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Clear purpose and logical organization

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Use of sophisticated and technical vocabulary

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Inclusion of personal opinions and anecdotes

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Lack of a clear conclusion

Question 30

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of transactional writing?

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Personalized tone

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Formal language

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Objective viewpoint

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Clear organization

Question 31

When writing a letter of complaint, the primary focus should be on:

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Clearly outlining the issue

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Using persuasive language

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Including irrelevant details

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Expressing personal opinions

Question 32

Which type of writing requires the most extensive research?

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Report

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Letter

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Review

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Article

Question 33

Which of the following is the most effective structure for a persuasive report?

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Problem-solution

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Chronological

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Compare-contrast

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Random order

Question 34

The primary purpose of persuasive language in transactional writing is to:

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Convince or influence

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Inform and educate

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Entertain and amuse

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Record data

Question 35

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of transactional writing?

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Engaging and emotionally appealing

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Objective and factual

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Written for a specific purpose

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Uses formal language

Question 36

When writing a letter of complaint, the tone should be:

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Polite and respectful

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Aggressive and accusatory

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Humorous and sarcastic

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Informal and chatty

Question 37

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of an article?

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To record personal experiences

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To inform and educate

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To persuade and convince

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To entertain and amuse

Question 38

When writing an email, which of the following should be included in the subject line?

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A brief summary of the email's content

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A greeting

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A request for action

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The sender's name and contact details

Question 39

Which of the following is a key feature of an effective letter?

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Clear purpose and concise language

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Figurative language

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Unnecessary details

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Abbreviated language

Question 40

When writing an article, it is crucial to consider:

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the target audience

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solely the length of the article

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solely the aesthetics of the article

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only your own interests

Question 41

A report serves the primary purpose of:

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presenting information and findings clearly

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persuading the reader to a certain viewpoint

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entertaining the reader

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providing instructions

Question 42

Commonly, a report includes which structural component?

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Executive summary

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Conversational tone

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Personal anecdotes

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Emotional appeal

Question 43

To maintain a formal tone in transactional writing, what is most effective?

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Using standard English and avoiding colloquialisms

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Emphasizing complex sentence structures

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Using informal language to make the writing more relatable

Question 44

When writing a letter of complaint, it is essential to:

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clearly state the complaint and provide supporting evidence

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include personal anecdotes to make the complaint more relatable

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focus on irrelevant details

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use aggressive language to express anger

Question 45

When writing an article for a school magazine, the most crucial factor to consider is:

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the interests of the target audience

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the deadline for submission

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the writer's own interests

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the length of the article

Question 46

Headings and subheadings in a report serve the purpose of:

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organizing and presenting information clearly

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avoiding the use of paragraphs

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making the report more visually appealing

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distracting the reader from the content

Question 47

Persuasive writing, like persuasive emails, requires:

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evidence and logical arguments

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aggressive language

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heavy reliance on emotional appeals

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ignoring any objections the reader may have

Question 48

When writing a transactional text, it is vital to avoid:

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Including irrelevant details

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Using clear and concise language

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Organizing the text logically

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Using appropriate tone and register