A(n) _______ of What Is Said Can Cause the Listener

question 10

Multiple Choice

A(n) _______ of what is said can cause the listener to "read into" the message something the speaker did not intend.

• A) ambiguity
• B) discrepancy
• C) inconsistency
• D) expectation
• E) all of the above

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Definitions:

Dividend Payment

The distribution of a portion of a company's earnings to its shareholders.

Corporation Value

The total value of a corporation, often measured as market capitalization plus debt.

Declaration Date

The day when a company's board of directors declares the upcoming dividend payment.

Ex-Dividend Date

The date after which a stock is traded without its previously declared dividend, meaning purchasers no longer have the right to receive the declared payment.