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/ Section YMU8
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44. What is the main argument of the talk?
A
Literal meanings never contribute to communication.
B
Direct language is inappropriate in all social settings.
C
The usefulness of direct or indirect language depends on context and shared expectations.
D
Indirect requests are understood identically by every listener.