If a person is described as a "gay athlete" or "lesbian doctor," the description illustrates the linguistic

prejudice of __________.

Fill in the blanks with correct word

heterosexism

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As the textbook notes, language is powerful. Explain the ways in which language has the

power to influence our perceptions of others, reflect attitudes, and affect others' perceptions of us. What will be an ideal response?

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

1.One way to avoid failing when connecting with your audience is to appropriate someone else’s campaign. 2.Twitter began as an outgrowth of short message services (SMS), in which users could send basic text messages to one another via mobile devices. 3.Social media is valuable because it allows access on all devices. 4.Selective engagement means readers “follow” certain Twitter or Instagram accounts to get information from specific individuals.

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