The Classic Newswriting Style That Places a Summary First, Followed

question 98

Multiple Choice

The classic newswriting style that places a summary first, followed by detail, and then any background information is called the ____, as illustrated in the accompanying figure.

• A) upsidedown pyramid style
• B) inverted pyramid style
• C) inverted rectangle style
• D) inverted circle style

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Definitions:

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change in proportion to the activity of a business, such as rent, salaries, and insurance premiums.

Flexible Budget

A budget that adjusts or varies with changes in the volume of activity, providing a more useful tool for performance evaluation.

Variable Costs

Costs that change in proportion to the level of activity or production volume, such as raw materials and direct labor.

Direct Materials

Raw materials that are directly traceable to the manufacturing of a product and are a significant part of its composition.