Which of the following statements accurately describes the use of figures of speech,such as idioms and metaphors,in business writing?
A) They should be avoided because they lack specificity.
B) They send the signal that the writer is out of touch with the audience.
C) They are an effective way to write more concisely.
D) They should be avoided because they are too I-centered.
E) They are an effective way to make a message more natural.

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Figures of speech,such as idioms and metaphors,are generally out of place or inappropriate in business writing.Since they are nonliteral,they lack the precise meanings needed in business.

Which of the Following Statements Accurately Describes the Use of Figures