Which of the Following Is an Advantage to Stating the Bad

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an advantage to stating the bad news at the beginning of the message?

A) The audience will recover from their shock quicker
B) The message can be shorter
C) The main idea will not be identified until the middle paragraph
D) The focus of the message will be on personal factors
E) You will not need to explain to the reader why you are writing