Which of the Following Is True of Writing Negative Announcements

question 25

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of writing negative announcements that maintain goodwill?

• A) Bad news should be presented directly to prevent surprising or angering readers.
• B) Bad news should be stated positively but clearly.
• C) The negative announcement should not start with a buffer.
• D) Readers should not be offered any alternative solutions.
• E) The message should not try to justify the negative announcement.

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Definitions:

Gyrase

An enzyme that introduces negative supercoils into DNA, which is crucial for DNA replication and transcription, mainly found in bacteria.

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Hydrogen Bonds

A weak bond between two molecules resulting from an electrostatic attraction between a proton in one molecule and an electronegative atom in the other.