Figures of Speech, Such as Idioms and Metaphors Should Ideally

question 57

Multiple Choice

Figures of speech, such as idioms and metaphors should ideally be avoided while writing business messages because they:

• A)lack specificity.
• B)inadvertently send the signal that you are out of touch with the subject of the message.
• C)cannot slant facts.
• D)shorten the message.
• E)are too precise.

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Definitions:

Gross Pay

The total earnings of an employee for a payroll period.

Discounted Note

A type of debt instrument that is sold for less than its face value and pays its face value at maturity, reflecting the discount as interest.

Face Value

The nominal or dollar value printed on a financial instrument, such as a bond or stock certificate, representing its value at issuance.

Take-Home Pay

Take-home pay is the amount of wages that an employee actually receives after all deductions, such as taxes and social security contributions, have been subtracted.