In her speech about depression, Tanya, said:"A person who has depression can experience a variety of symptoms. He might have difficulty concentrating or making decisions; he might show signs of fatigue; he will probably lose interest in his favorite activities."Which of the guidelines for the inclusive use of language in public speaking mentioned in your textbook does this passage violate?

A. Use language appropriate to the topic.
B. Avoid the generic "he."
C. Use the names that groups use to identify themselves.
D. All the answers are correct.
E. both use language appropriate to the topic and use the names that groups use to identify themselves.


Answer: B

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