When Writing to Audiences Whose First Language Is Not English,using

question 98

Multiple Choice

When writing to audiences whose first language is not English,using plenty of transitions

• A) helps readers follow your train of thought.
• B) is insulting, since it will seem that you are talking down to them.
• C) will confuse readers, since it will make your message longer.
• D) is useful only if your readers belong to a high-context culture.
• E) should be avoided, since it will make your writing sound simple and unsophisticated.

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Definitions:

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