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:

Hz

Hertz, a unit of frequency defined as one cycle per second, used to measure the frequency of waves, including sounds and electromagnetic waves.

Spoken Language

The use of sounds and words for communication, a fundamental aspect of human interaction and culture.

Audition

The sense of hearing, or the process by which sound waves are transformed by the auditory system into neural signals the brain interprets as sound.

Vocalization

Vocalization refers to the production of sounds or utterances as a means of communication, common in both humans and animals.