In a negative message,the explanation section should

A) distract readers with current events.
B) apologize for any inconvenience the message may cause.
C) lead readers to your conclusion before you state it.
D) establish common ground with the reader.

Explanation Section

A part of a document or presentation that provides detailed information on the how and why of a subject, clarifying complex points.

Common Ground

Shared beliefs, values, or interests that make communication more effective and cooperative between parties.

Distract

To divert someone's attention from something to something else, often causing a decrease in focus or concentration.