While Giving an Anti-Drug Speech to a Group of Middle

question 11

Multiple Choice

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 formality of the occasion
• B)the appropriateness of jargon in a speech
• C)the level of sincerity expected by the audience
• D)all of the above

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Definitions:

Mitochondrion

An organelle found in large numbers in most cells, involved in energy production.

Axons

Long nerve fibers that transmit signals from the body of a neuron to other cells.

Dendrites

The branched projections of a neuron that receive electrochemical signals from other neurons and conduct them toward the cell body.

Cell Wall

A rigid layer lying outside the plasma membrane of the cells of plants, fungi, and bacteria, providing structure and protection.