Speakers Who Say Um, Ah, or You Know Are Using

question 7

Multiple Choice

Speakers who say um, ah, or you know are using

• A) incorrect pronunciation.
• B) vocalized pauses and fillers.
• C) poor articulation.
• D) powerless language.

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Definitions:

Vigilante

An individual who takes the law into their own hands, attempting to enforce justice according to their own understanding, often without legal authority.

Media Stereotypically

The often oversimplified and generalized portrayal of people or groups in media, based on biased assumptions.

Moral Panics

Social phenomena where public fear and overreaction are provoked by media coverage of a perceived threat to societal norms or values, often disproportionate to the actual danger presented.

Deviance

Behaviors or actions that violate societal norms or values.