Knowledgeable report writers use direct quotations to
A)repeat identical phrasing of a source because of its precision, clarity, or aptness.
B)provide objective background data and establish the severity of a problem.
C)duplicate the exact wording of a source before criticizing.
D)All of these choices.

Question

Knowledgeable report writers use direct quotations to 
A)repeat identical phrasing of a source because of its precision, clarity, or aptness.
B)provide objective background data and establish the severity of a problem.
C)duplicate the exact wording of a source before criticizing.
D)All of these choices.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Knowledgeable report writers may use direct quotations for a variety of reasons, including repeating a source's precise, clear, or apt phrasing (option A), providing objective background data and emphasizing the severity of an issue (option B), and ensuring accurate reporting of a source's words prior to criticizing them (option C). As a result, all of the given options may apply, making choice D the correct selection.

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