Juan, who is majoring in political science, is giving a speech in class about the Electoral College. During his speech, he often talks very intimately about the legal functions and rules of the Electoral College. Justin ultimately bores his audience and does not get a very strong grade. What error might Justin have committed with his language usage?
A) irony
B) paraphrase
C) colloquialisms
D) jargon

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Justin may have used jargon, which are technical terms and language specific to a particular profession or field, in his speech about the Electoral College. This may have resulted in his audience not being able to follow or understand his message, leading to a poor grade.

Juan, Who Is Majoring in Political Science, Is Giving a Speech