Question

Using the indirect strategy enables the writer to __________. a. entertain the reader with humor or startling facts before getting to the bad news b. keep the reader's attention until the reasons for the bad news have been explained c. talk around the subject, avoiding the sharing of bad news entirely d. avoid any statements that might lead to litigation

Answer 1

b. keep the reader's attention until the reasons for the bad news have been explained

Step-by-step explanation:

Indirect strategy is a method of writing where the author gives little hints of situations that will happen soon in the narrative, but will not be pleased by the reader, ie readers will be unhappy. Using the indirect strategy, the author keeps the reader's attention until the reasons for the bad news are explained.