Which of the Following Statements About the Organization of a Message

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the organization of a message is true?

• A)Formal or academic messages do not need strong opening or closing sections, the audience only notices the middle portion.
• B)The beginning and end of messages have the greatest impact on the audience and hence should receive the most attention during revision.
• C)The subject and purpose of the message should be confined to the middle portion, while the conclusion should help readers understand how the message is organized.
• D)The middle portion of the message contains the main idea and argument, and hence has the greatest impact on the audience.
• E)The end of the message should convey the subject and purpose of the message, while the beginning of the message has the least impact on the audience.

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Definitions:

Due Date

The specified date by which a payment, assignment, or project must be completed or submitted.

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Discount Date

The date on which a payment is to be made earlier than its originally scheduled due date at a reduced rate.

Due Date

the specified date by which a payment, task, or project is to be completed or submitted.