Briefle words · Writing & copy
Closed question
A question with a small set of possible answers, like yes/no or a choice between options.
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Email to our board chair Carol to pick the gala venue. List the two options as a numbered list with date, seats and price, then ask a closed question she can answer in one reply ('1 or 2 by Thursday'), with a fallback if neither works.
How an expert would brief the stronger version of “Board decision email”.
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Try it as a puzzle →A nonprofit's events coordinator needs the board chair to pick a venue for the annual fundraising gala.
Why: A asks 'reply with 1 or 2'; the options are already numbered in the list above.
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