Using fillers like "you know" and "I mean" and hedging our conclusions with "I guess" and "sort of" characterizes
A)linguistic relativity.
B)powerless speech.
C)denotative language.
D)bypassing.

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Powerless speech refers to the use of language that diminishes the speaker's power or assertiveness, and fillers like "you know" and "I mean" and hedging phrases like "I guess" and "sort of" are examples of powerless speech. This type of language can be perceived as uncertain or lacking confidence, which can undermine the speaker's credibility.

Using Fillers Like "You Know" and "I Mean" and Hedging