Structural Devices That Make It Easier for the Reader to Follow

question 46

Multiple Choice

Structural devices that make it easier for the reader to follow the discussion in a complex legal document include:

• A)Headings and subheadings
• B)Numbered or bulleted lists
• C)Arranging events chronologically
• D)Headings and subheadings and numbered or bulleted lists
• E)All of these choices are correct

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Definitions:

Tombstones

Advertisements in financial publications summarizing the terms of a new issue of securities.

Public Offering

The process of selling stocks or bonds to the public for the first time, also known as an initial public offering (IPO) for stocks.

Dilution %age Ownership

The reduction in existing shareholders' ownership percentage of a company as a result of the company issuing more shares.