Instead of Announcing the Bad News Up Front,you Can Open

question 80

Multiple Choice

Instead of announcing the bad news up front,you can open with a ________ to establish common ground with the reader.

• A)humorous anecdote
• B)buffer statement
• C)diversionary tactic
• D)heartwarming story
• E)series of facts and figures

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Definitions:

Environment

The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.

Psychosurgery

Brain surgery for mental disorders.

Severe Disorder

Refers to a mental or physical health condition that significantly impacts an individual's ability to function in daily life.

High Risk

Situations, activities, or conditions that have a significant chance of leading to a negative or undesirable outcome.