A Professor Looks Out at Her Class and Notices That

question 50

Multiple Choice

A professor looks out at her class and notices that Jackie is falling asleep. She says loudly, "Wouldn't you be more comfortable in your own bed, Jackie?" The professor is using a kind of directive known as

• A) a metalinguistic message.
• B) establishing common ground.
• C) the communication of gist.
• D) an indirect request.

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Owner's Equity

The owner's residual interest in the assets of the business after deducting liabilities, representing ownership value in a company.

Owner's Equity

The residual interest in the assets of the enterprise after deducting its liabilities, also known as shareholder's equity.

Net Income

The final amount of money a company makes after taking away all expenses, including taxes and the costs of operation, from the total income.

Owner Drawings

Amounts withdrawn by the owner of a business for personal use, reducing the owner's equity in the business.