Which of the following statements about the use of color in visuals in professional reports is appropriate?
A) The author should select colors that he or she prefers to make a personal statement in the visual.
B) The choice of colors is insignificant as long as those selected do not clash with one another.
C) The meanings assigned to colors differ depending on the audience's national background and profession.
D) Each color has one specific, cross-cultural meaning and should therefore be selected to reflect the context of the discussion.
E) The color preferences of people remain constant over time and are safest with a heterogeneous audience that you know well.

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Color makes visuals more dramatic, but it also creates some problems. Colors may be interpreted positively or negatively depending on their context and the unique experiences of the people viewing them. Meanings assigned to colors differ depending on the audience's national background and profession.

Which of the Following Statements About the Use of Color