A person's name, usage of powerful and powerless speech, affiliative language, and _______ are all specific determinants that show how much language matters.
A) accent
B) attitudes
C) equivocation
D) intelligence

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Accent is a specific determinant that shows how much language matters, as it can influence perceptions of credibility, social status, and identity.

A Person's Name, Usage of Powerful and Powerless Speech, Affiliative