Consider the Following Statement: "Our Profits,which Have Been Disappointing,are Only

question 108

Multiple Choice

Consider the following statement: "Our profits,which have been disappointing,are only part of the total picture." This statement uses a ________ to deliver negative news.

• A)mixed metaphor
• B)parenthetical expression
• C)deflective reference
• D)contingent modifier

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Definitions:

CFO

Chief Financial Officer; a senior executive responsible for managing the financial actions of a company.

Costs and Expenses Forecast

An estimate of future costs and expenses that a business expects to incur over a specific period, often used for budgeting and financial planning purposes.

Additional Shifts

Extra work periods added to a company's regular schedule to increase production or cover demand.

Financial Plan

A comprehensive evaluation of an individual's or organization's current pay and future financial state by using current known variables to predict future income, asset values, and withdrawal plans.