When determining the format for a message, a direct approach would work best under which conditions?

A) The audience will likely comply.
B) The audience might be upset with the news.
C) The audience has little time to read an explanation before reading the news.
D) The audience will probably not agree with the news.
E) The audience has little understanding of the reason for writing.


Answer: A
Explanation: A) Assume that your audience will comply. Because the request is routine, you can generally assume that your readers will comply when they clearly understand the reason for your request.

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