Words and Phrases Such as "Later" or "Two Days Later

question 18

Multiple Choice

Words and phrases such as "later" or "two days later" tell the reader that there is a temporal discontinuity and a potential shift of topic. These words are called:

• A)Construction indicators
• B)Segmentation markers
• C)Proportion symbols
• D)Coherence signs
• E)Common-store markers

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Definitions:

Historical Demand

The record of past customer demand for a product or service, used to predict future demand patterns and guide inventory and production planning.

Forecast

A prediction or estimate of future events or trends, especially regarding weather or economics.

Qualitative Forecasting Methods

Forecasting techniques that are based on judgment and opinion, rather than on strictly numeric or statistical data.

Subjective

Based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions, rather than external facts or evidence.