Which of the Following Statements Accurately Describes the Use of Figures

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements accurately describes the use of figures of speech,such as idioms and metaphors,in business writing?

• A) They should be avoided because they lack specificity.
• B) They send the signal that the writer is out of touch with the audience.
• C) They are an effective way to write more concisely.
• D) They should be avoided because they are too I-centered.
• E) They are an effective way to make a message more natural.

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Definitions:

Outgroup Homogeneity

The tendency to view members of an outgroup as more similar to one another than members of one's own group (ingroup).

Wealthy People

Individuals possessing a significant amount of capital, assets, or resources, well above the financial average of the general population.

Ill-Gotten Gains

Profits or benefits acquired dishonestly or through unethical means.

Just-World Phenomenon

A cognitive bias that leads individuals to believe that the world is inherently fair, leading them to rationalize an unwarranted, good or bad situation as deserving.