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berenicecastro

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The first draft of a message focuses on ________.
 
  A) analyzing your audience
  B) getting your thoughts on paper
  C) evaluating your word choices
  D) perfecting your grammar
  E) creating a purpose statement

Question 2

Which of the following key decisions is involved in composing?
 
  A) What must be the purpose of the message?
  B) Which mode of communication must be used?
  C) How can the content be revised effectively?
  D) How can the format be designed for best effect?
  E) How can the audience and their needs be analyzed?



meganlapinski

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: B
Explanation: B) The first draft allows you to get your thoughts on paper, while the second allows you to refine them and evaluate language and grammar. Audience analysis and creating a purpose statement are done before composing your message.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D
Explanation: D) Determining the format is a part of composing process, whereas revision, mode of communication, audience analysis, and purpose analysis are not.



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