Asked by Jordan Pollock on Jun 03, 2024
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To downplay an idea,the writer should do what?
A) Make the idea the subject of the sentence.
B) Place the idea at the end of the sentence.
C) Fill the sentence with multiple, contrasting ideas.
D) Place the idea in the middle of the sentence.
E) Devote more words to explaining the idea.
Downplay
To make something appear less important or less significant than it actually is.
Contrasting Ideas
The presentation of thoughts or concepts that are opposite or very different from each other to highlight their differences.
- Learn to systematically arrange and effectively communicate information in written documents.
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Zybrea KnightJun 07, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
D)If you want to emphasize the idea expressed in the dependent clause, put that clause at the end of the sentence (the most emphatic position)or at the beginning (the second most emphatic position). If you want to downplay the idea, position the dependent clause within the sentence.
Learning Objectives
- Learn to systematically arrange and effectively communicate information in written documents.