In which of the following situations will the usage of slang or jargon improve semantics?
a. When the occasion demands familiar language
b. When the audience primarily comprises teenagers
c. When the meaning of the slang or jargon is already defined
d. When a conversation deals with any topic of human interest
c. When the meaning of the slang or jargon is already defined
We need to use words our receivers will understand. For example, we should use jargon and slang only when we are certain the meaning will be clear or by defining it clearly the first time we use it.
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