An important job at the beginning of any unsolicited proposal is to _____.
A) give background information
B) state the dire consequences of ignoring the proposal
C) gain attention
D) present the writer's credentials
E) request acceptance

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Gaining attention is crucial in an unsolicited proposal because the recipient may not be expecting it or may not have expressed any prior interest in the proposal. Therefore, the writer needs to grab their attention and create interest in the proposal from the beginning. The other options, such as giving background information, presenting the writer's credentials, or requesting acceptance, may be important later in the proposal but are not as crucial at the beginning. Stating the dire consequences of ignoring the proposal may come across as overly aggressive and could turn off the recipient.

An Important Job at the Beginning of Any Unsolicited Proposal