Question

multiple select question
select all that apply
which of the following are commonly found in powerless speech?

□ opinions

□ hedges

□ intensifiers

□ interruptions

Explanation:

Powerless speech is characterized by linguistic features that reduce the speaker's perceived authority. Hedges (e.g., "sort of," "maybe") soften statements and show uncertainty, a key trait of powerless speech. Intensifiers (e.g., "very," "so") overemphasize points, which undermines confident, authoritative delivery. Opinions can be stated in both powerful and powerless speech, so they are not unique to powerless speech. Interruptions are more associated with dominant, powerful communication, not powerless speech.

Answer:

B. Hedges
C. Intensifiers