Which of the Following Statements Is True of Using a Strategic

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of using a strategic buffer in bad-news messages?

• A) A strategic buffer is an opening that is relevant to the message but does not state the bad news.
• B) A strategic buffer is used to deliver the message directly without a preceding explanation.
• C) A strategic buffer is used to convey bad news without hurting the sentiments of the reader.
• D) A strategic buffer is an opening that is not relevant to the topic of the message.
• E) A strategic buffer is used when the writer wants to avoid offering an alternative solution to the reader.

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Definitions:

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Range of Motion

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