Which of the Following Is True of Setting Up the Negative

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of setting up the negative news in an indirect-order message?

• A) You should not cushion the message's main negative point.
• B) You could cite the expert opinion of authorities whom both you and your reader respect.
• C) You should directly deliver the message without explanation.
• D) You could express yourself in a blunt manner to the reader.
• E) You must never offer an alternative solution to the reader.

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Definitions:

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