Raj tends to generalize in his writing because he believes that makes his writing easy for most people to understand.What is the likely effect of his generalizations on his readers?
A) They may doubt his competence on the subject he is writing about.
B) They are more likely to read the message carefully.
C) They will be pleased that they can find the information they need quickly.
D) They will be assured that Raj is not hiding unpleasant facts.
E) They will focus their attention on Raj's primary message.

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Being specific affects the judgments your readers make about your credibility.Specific statements lead your readers to believe that you know what you're talking about (competence);that you are not hiding anything (character);and that you want your readers to be informed (caring).Using generalities instead of specifics can have the opposite effect.

Raj Tends to Generalize in His Writing Because He Believes