Aaron has a PhD, works in a high tech firm, and frequently uses technical jargon. The vocabulary preference Aaron uses is his

a. conversational rule.
b. dialect.
c. syntax.
d. lexical choice.


D

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a. the overall economy is strengthened when individual companies become stronger b. stronger companies develop better products to meet the needs of more people c. the economy is stimulated as more people buy media products d. all of the above

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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As explained in your textbook, eye contact is less important for online speeches than for in-person speeches.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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