Which of the Following Statements Are True and Which Are

question 16

Short Answer

Which of the following statements are true and which are false?
A) The speaker's tone may be the opposite of his/her meaning.
B) Ironic speech means expressing meaning through language signifying the opposite.This cannot be done in writing.
C) The writer can express irony in words only,whereas the speaker can use his/her voice and gestures in an ironic way.
D) The speaker is wise to emphasise points through repetition,otherwise the audience may forget them.
E) In writing company reports,the professional communicator should use the language of magazines: cheerful,colourful and colloquial.

• A) The speaker's tone may be the opposite of his/her meaning.
• B) Ironic speech means expressing meaning through language signifying the opposite.This cannot be done in writing.
• C) The writer can express irony in words only,whereas the speaker can use his/her voice and gestures in an ironic way.
• D) The speaker is wise to emphasise points through repetition,otherwise the audience may forget them.
• E) In writing company reports,the professional communicator should use the language of magazines: cheerful,colourful and colloquial.

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Definitions:

Machine-Hours

The quantity of operational time, captured in hours, that industrial equipment is actively utilized for manufacturing purposes.

Departmental Overhead Rates

The method of allocating overhead costs to specific departments within a company based on predetermined rates.

Manufacturing Cost

The total cost related to producing goods, including materials, labor, and overhead expenses.

Machine-Hours

A measure of production volume or activity based on the number of hours machines are operated within a specified period.