Which of the Following Statements About Creating Positive Emphasis in a Message

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about creating positive emphasis in a message is true?

• A) Linking a negative element to a benefit is good only when the audience acknowledges it as a benefit.
• B) Replacing negative words with words that are exact opposites increases accuracy.
• C) Removing negative words makes the sender sound arrogant and pushy.
• D) Using straightforward negativity in a message damages credibility.
• E) Putting the negative information at the end of a message is better than putting it in the middle of a message.

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