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crazycityslicker

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In a bad-news message, what will help the audience feel good about the writer, the situation, and themselves?
 
  A) Limited criticism
  B) An active voice
  C) Effective buffers
  D) Tone and style
  E) Courteous closes

Question 2

Which of the following is an acceptable way to ease the impact of bad news?
 
  A) Using the active voice
  B) Putting the bad news ahead of the explanation
  C) Avoiding the passive voice
  D) Surrounding the bad news by two subordinate clauses
  E) Avoiding clear phrasing


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Reply #1 on: Jun 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: D
Explanation: D) The language you use in bad-news messages influences the audience's response as much as the organization of the message itself. The tone and style of the message should help the audience feel good about you, the situation, and themselves.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D
Explanation: D) Although you need to state bad news clearly, you can ease its impact by using subtle subordinating techniques, such as passive voice or a subordinate clause.


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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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