Hiro Is Writing a List of Tasks That Need to Be

question 38

Multiple Choice

Hiro is writing a list of tasks that need to be done in order to get his company's new product to market. Some of these items can only be accomplished by certain departments, such as Marketing or Production, so instead of writing one long list, he breaks it down into a series of shorter lists that are separated by headings that name the department responsible for completing each list. Hiro is using the design principle of

• A) contrast.
• B) alignment.
• C) proximity.
• D) repetition.
• E) filtering.

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Definitions:

Euphemisms

Mild or indirect words or expressions substituted for ones considered harsh or blunt when referring to something unpleasant or embarrassing.

Wordy Phrases

Phrases that are overly long or filled with unnecessary words, often reducing clarity and conciseness.

Sexist Language

Language that discriminates against or stereotypes people based on their gender, often by making one gender seem superior or by excluding others.

Restrictive Modifier

A word, phrase, or clause that limits or defines more closely the meaning of another element in a sentence, making it more specific.