Metaphors and Other Types of Ambiguous Language Are Useful When

question 153

Multiple Choice

Metaphors and other types of ambiguous language are useful when:

• A)the sender wants to communicate to people experiencing information overload.
• B)the message is sent through the grapevine rather than formal communication channels.
• C)the sender wants to minimize the risk that the receiver would misinterpret the message sent.
• D)the issue or concept that the sender is trying to communicate is ill-defined or complex.
• E)Ambiguous language is useful under all of these conditions.

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Definitions:

Tissue Layer

A group of cells of similar type that work together to perform a specific function within an organism.

Mesoderm

Middle primary tissue layer of an animal embryo that gives rise to muscle, several internal organs, and connective tissue layers.

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Relating to the circulatory system, which comprises the heart and blood vessels and is responsible for transporting nutrients, oxygen, and waste products throughout the body.

Urinary Systems

A group of organs in the body responsible for the production, storage, and elimination of urine, playing a critical role in the regulation of electrolytes and maintenance of blood pressure.