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Bernadette Sylvince
on Dec 06, 2024
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Which of the following is an advantage of using the deductive pattern in writing messages?
A) It puts the audience in a pleasant frame of mind as the good news is given in the first sentence of the message.
B) It helps in retaining goodwill with the audience as the message begins with a neutral idea.
C) It provides a buffer and softens the approach and the reader's reception when conveying a bad-news message.
D) It is a pattern that is useful for persuasive messages written to resistant audiences.
Deductive Pattern
A logical process in which a conclusion is reached by applying a general principle or rule to specific instances or cases.
Good News
Information or announcements that are positive, uplifting, or beneficial to the receiver, often leading to a pleasant or optimistic reaction.
Bad-news Message
Communication that conveys disappointing, unfavorable, or negative information to the recipient.
- Differentiate between deductive and inductive message formats and their suitable applications in corporate environments.
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Learning Objectives
- Differentiate between deductive and inductive message formats and their suitable applications in corporate environments.