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erika

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A request is not neutral if you
 A) believe that the reader will object to granting your request.
  B) anticipate no resistance from the reader responding to your request.
  C) think the reader will appreciate the opportunity to comply with your request.
  D) are making a simple request without persuasion.
  E) put a direct question or polite request in the first sentence or two.

Question 2

The direct organizational plan
 A) provides evidence and details before the primary idea.
  B) is always used for persuasive and bad-news messages.
  C) gets to the point quickly by stating the main idea first.
  D) introduces the writer to the reader in the first paragraph.
  E) is rarely used for routine messages.



ryhom

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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

C



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