Deciding whether to use the direct or indirect strategy and thinking through the reasons for the bad news are examples of ________.
A)prewriting
B)composing
C)revising
D)softening

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Prewriting involves analyzing the audience, purpose, and message of the communication. Deciding whether to use the direct or indirect strategy and thinking through the reasons for the bad news are important aspects of prewriting. Composing involves putting ideas into sentences and paragraphs, revising involves editing and improving the content, and softening involves using language to reduce the impact of negative news.

Deciding Whether to Use the Direct or Indirect Strategy and Thinking