While giving an anti-drug speech to a group of middle school students, a speaker attempts to use what she believes is common teen slang. Rather than connecting with the audience, the speaker appears insincere because she didn’t consider __________.

a. the connotations this language might have for her audience
b. the appropriateness of jargon in a speech
c. the dialect commonly used by middle school students
d. All of the choices are correct.


b. the appropriateness of jargon in a speech

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a. True b. False

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Which type of interview consists of two parties taking part in orienting, coaching, instructing, and briefing sessions?

A. selection interviews B. information-gathering interviews C. telephone interviews D. information-giving interviews

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