Formal Writing Techniques and Principles

The video tutorial emphasizes the importance of maintaining a formal writing style in arguments to enhance credibility. It outlines the characteristics of formal writing, such as objectivity and precision, and contrasts it with informal writing. The tutorial provides examples and exercises to help learners revise their writing for a formal style, focusing on word choice and avoiding contractions. By practicing these techniques, learners can strengthen their written arguments and make them more credible.

Why is credibility important in argument writing?

• It allows the use of informal language.

• It makes the argument more entertaining.

• It helps the audience trust and believe in the argument.

• It ensures the audience agrees with the argument.

What is a key characteristic of formal writing?

• It is written in the first person.

• It is based on personal opinions.

• It uses evidence and facts.

• It includes slang and contractions.

How does formal writing differ from informal writing?

• Informal writing uses contractions and figures of speech.

• Formal writing is suitable for personal communication.

• Informal writing is objective.

• Formal writing uses slang.

What is the role of word choice in formal writing?

• To make the writing more complex.

• To use the most precise and appropriate words.

• To include personal anecdotes.

• To use as many big words as possible.

Why should contractions be avoided in formal writing?

• They make the writing too long.

• They are not precise.

• They are too formal.

• They are not acceptable in formal writing.

What is a better word to replace 'has something to do with' in formal writing?

• Related

• Involved

• Connected

• Associated

What is the benefit of using fewer words in formal writing?

• It clarifies the writing.

• It makes the writing less formal.

• It allows for more personal opinions.

• It makes the writing more complex.

What should be avoided in formal writing to maintain a formal style?

• Third-person perspective

• Objective evidence

• Slang and familiar terms

• Precise language

What is the purpose of the practical exercise in the lesson?

• To practice writing informally.

• To rewrite an argument using formal writing techniques.

• To learn how to use contractions effectively.

• To practice using big words.

What is the effect of using precise and formal language in arguments?

• It makes the argument more entertaining.

• It strengthens and makes the argument more credible.

• It weakens the argument.

• It makes the argument less credible.