Particular words a speaker uses that trigger an immediate emotional response and interfere with an audience member's ability to listen are referred to as ______.
A) trigger words
B) key words
C) red-flag words
D) alarm words

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Red-flag words are particular words a speaker uses that trigger an immediate emotional response and interfere with an audience member's ability to listen. Trigger words and alarm words are similar but not commonly used terms for this concept. Key words, on the other hand, are words that are significant or essential in a particular context or subject matter, but they do not necessarily elicit an emotional response that interferes with listening.

Particular Words a Speaker Uses That Trigger an Immediate Emotional