In Choosing the Appropriate Tone

question 9

Multiple Choice

In choosing the appropriate tone,

• A) use a semiformal tone when you want to sound conversational.
• B) use a formal tone with subordinates.
• C) use an informal tone with superiors.
• D) use a negative tone when conveying bad news.
• E) when in doubt, avoid being too casual.

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Definitions:

Korematsu v. United States

A landmark United States Supreme Court case in 1944 that upheld the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II as constitutional.

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Supreme Court

The highest judicial body in the United States, tasked with interpreting the Constitution and reviewing the legality of legislative and executive decisions.

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