Hugo includes the following sentence in his memo: "The increase in profits is greater than any I have seen during my career." What is the flaw in this sentence?
A) It uses obscure words.
B) It contains redundancy.
C) It uses passive voice.
D) It is not specific.
E) It uses a figure of speech.

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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).Hugo's sentence lacks specificity.It is unclear exactly how much profits increased.

Hugo Includes the Following Sentence in His Memo: "The Increase