Which of the following statements is true of a direct verbal style?

a. It is usually followed across cultures.
b. It is the least preferred style of straightforward communication.
c. It openly states a speaker’s intention.
d. It contributes to sociolinguistic misunderstanding.


c. It openly states a speaker’s intention.
A direct verbal style is characterized by language that openly states the speaker’s intention in a straightforward and unambiguous way.

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