Which of the Following Is the Best Strategy to Set-Up

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best strategy to set-up negative news in an indirect-order message?

• A) You should explain the fairness of a certain action.
• B) You should present your reasoning after delivering the negative news.
• C) You should deliver the negative news without giving an explanation.
• D) You should bluntly explain where the reader went wrong.
• E) You should avoid offering an alternative solution to the reader.

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Definitions:

Tan Silt

Fine-grained sedimentary material with a distinctive tan color, composed of quartz and feldspar, often transported by water or wind.

Sediment

Particles of organic or inorganic matter that accumulate in a loose, unconsolidated form, often transported by water, wind, or ice.

Angular Fragments

Pieces of rock or mineral that have sharp edges, typically resulting from mechanical weathering and indicative of rapid transport or deposition.

Qualitative

Pertaining to descriptions or distinctions based on qualities rather than on quantity or numerical values.