Which of the Following Is a Guideline for Closing a Negative

question 101

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a guideline for closing a negative message organized using the indirect approach?

• A) Avoid a certain conclusion.
• B) Encourage additional communication or discussion.
• C) Act as though the negative news never happened.
• D) Build good will.

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Definitions:

William Henry Harrison

The ninth President of the United States, whose term in 1841 was the shortest in U.S. presidential history, dying just one month after taking office.

Public Sphere

An area in social life where individuals can come together to freely discuss and identify societal problems, and through that discussion influence political action.

1830s and 1840s

A period marked by significant social, political, and technological changes worldwide, including movements for reform and the expansion of the Industrial Revolution.

National Appeal

Refers to the ability of a political message or movement to attract support from a wide range of citizens across the nation.