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Internet Exercise



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Check out the basketball jargon posted at http://www.sportscliche.com/basketball.html

How many terms did you understand? What effect would this jargon have on someone watching basketball on television? On new viewers? On regular viewers?Why do you think there is so much sport jargon? What are the benefits and drawbacks for viewers? Which? Write a 1- to 2-page memo to your instructor giving your thoughts on these questions.





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