The Primary Difference Between the Topic of a Message and the Main

question 57

Multiple Choice

The primary difference between the topic of a message and the main idea is

• A) the topic is more specific than the main idea.
• B) the main idea is more specific than the topic.
• C) the topic is what you see as most important, whereas the main idea is what your audience sees as most important.
• D) the main idea is what you see as most important, whereas the topic is what your audience sees as most important.
• E) none of the above-there is no real difference between the two.

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Definitions:

Investing Activities

Financial activities related to the acquisition or disposal of long-term assets and investments not included in cash equivalents.

Statement of Cash Flows

An accounting report detailing the impact of variations in balance sheet accounts and earnings on cash and cash equivalents, categorizing the analysis among operating, investing, and financing activities.

Nonoperating Activities

Various revenues, expenses, gains, and losses that are unrelated to a company’s main line of operations.

Statement of Cash Flows

A financial report that details the sources and uses of a company's cash during a specific period, showing operations, investing, and financing activities.