When Should the Passive Voice Be Used

question 82

Multiple Choice

When should the passive voice be used?

• A)for most business writing
• B)to de-emphasize bad news
• C)to emphasize the doer of the action
• D)never

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Definitions:

Deviant Acts

Actions that go against the norms or laws of a society, which can range from minor nonconformities to major offenses.

Ritualists

Individuals who strictly adhere to established rituals or ceremonies, often within a religious or cultural context.

Retreatists

Individuals who reject both the cultural goals and the institutional means of achieving them, withdrawing from society's expectations.

Differential Association

A theory that suggests individuals learn deviant behavior from those close to them who provide models of and opportunities for deviance.