Letter to the editor (intro)
Authored by Chun Lau
English
6th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The salutation in a letter to the editor begins with...
Dear editor
Dear Sir/Madam
Dear manager
Dear valued customers
Answer explanation
The correct salutation for a letter to the editor is 'Dear editor', making this the correct choice among the options provided.
2.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What is/are the main purpose(s) of writing a letter to the editor?
To bring an issue to the attention of the public
To offer suggestions to an issue
To apply for a job at a newspaper
To propose a topic for the upcoming issue of a magazine
Answer explanation
The main purposes of writing a letter to the editor are to bring an issue to the attention of the public and to offer suggestions to an issue.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A letter to the editor is a genre of ____ writing.
expository
persuasive
narrative
descriptive
Answer explanation
A letter to the editor is a genre of persuasive writing because it aims to convince readers of a particular viewpoint or argument.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How should the conclusion of a letter to the editor be written?
With a call to action
With a joke
With a personal anecdote
With a list of demands
Answer explanation
The conclusion of a letter to the editor should be written with a call to action, urging readers to take a specific step or action.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the recommended tone for a letter to the editor?
Formal and distant
Casual and slang-filled
Angry and confrontational
Respectful and persuasive
Answer explanation
The recommended tone for a letter to the editor should be respectful and persuasive, as it aims to convey a strong argument while maintaining a level of professionalism and courtesy.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a common feature of a letter to the editor?
Personal anecdotes
Statistics and data
Emotional appeals
Advertisements
Answer explanation
Advertisements are NOT a common feature of a letter to the editor. Letters typically include personal anecdotes, statistics, data, and emotional appeals to express opinions or concerns.
7.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Who is/are the intended reader(s) of a letter to the editor written to the SCMP?
the editor only
the general public
the policymakers
students
Answer explanation
The intended readers of a letter to the editor written to the SCMP are the general public and policymakers, as the content is meant to address and influence a wider audience beyond just the editor.
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