A good buffer ________.
A) diverts attention from the problem
B) establishes common ground with the reader
C) indicates that the message contains good news
D) is a statement unrelated to the point of the message

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A good buffer should establish common ground with the reader to create a positive tone and to establish a connection before introducing the main point of the message. Diverting attention from the problem, indicating good news, or including statements unrelated to the point of the message can actually hinder the effectiveness of the message.

A Good Buffer ________