Speech 7

What does textual consistency primarily aim to achieve?

• Clarity in tone

• Variety in ideas

• Uniformity in format and style

• Creativity in content

Which of the following is an example of consistent punctuation use?

• He likes painting, writing and jogging.

• He likes painting, writing, and jogging.

• He likes painting writing, and jogging.

• He likes, painting, writing and jogging.

What is the Oxford comma?

• A semicolon used before a list

• A comma used after an introductory phrase

• A comma used before "and" in a list

• A punctuation mark used in British English only

What element focuses on whether to use British or American spelling?

• Format

• Diction

• Spelling

• Vocabulary

Which point of view uses the pronouns "I" and "we"?

• Second person

• First person

• Third person

• Passive voice

What is the first thing to consider in revising for coherence?

• The use of semicolons

• Consistent spelling

• Flow of ideas

• Cultural awareness

What does diction primarily refer to?

• Audience analysis

• Word choice

• Voice projection

• Sentence length

What is the ideal word limit for sentence structure in formal writing for clarity?

• 35 words

• 50 words

• 25 words

• 10 words

Which principle involves respecting people's private data?

• Tone

• Utility

• Consent

• Privacy and confidentiality

Who proposed that letters should meet demands of utility, beauty, and good feeling?

• Miller

• King

• Eaton

• Wells