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:

Alimony

Payments made to a spouse or former spouse under a divorce or separation agreement, which may be deductible by the payer and taxable to the recipient under certain conditions.

Moving Expenses

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Employment Test

A criterion used to determine whether an individual's work arrangements or services provided qualify them as an employee or independent contractor for tax purposes.

Separate Maintenance

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