An American diplomat will be addressing a group of political and business leaders during her trip to Japan. In considering context, she should be careful to avoid
a. being too obvious and direct in stating the case.
b. relying on vague expressions or symbolic language.
c. bringing up examples or illustrations to come to a conclusion.
d. presenting evidence and only implying a related point.
Answer: a
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