A Request Is Not Neutral If You

question 56

Multiple Choice

A request is not neutral if you

• A) believe that the reader will object to granting your request.
• B) anticipate no resistance from the reader responding to your request.
• C) think the reader will appreciate the opportunity to comply with your request.
• D) are making a simple request without persuasion.
• E) put a direct question or polite request in the first sentence or two.

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Definitions:

Civil Rights Movement

A historic series of movements and protests aimed at ending racial discrimination and securing legal recognition and federal protection of the citizenship rights enumerated in the Constitution and federal law for African Americans and other minorities.

Women's Movement

A series of campaigns for reforms on issues such as reproductive rights, domestic violence, maternity leave, equal pay, women's suffrage, and sexual harassment.

Psychological Principles

Fundamental concepts or truths about human behavior and mental processes that are based on psychological research and theory.

Theoretical Diversity

The existence of multiple theories or approaches within a field, highlighting a range of perspectives and methodologies.