Mastery of Pragmatics Allows Children to Change Styles of Speech

question 77

Multiple Choice

Mastery of pragmatics allows children to change styles of speech, or "codes," depending on the audience. What code are children likely to use with their teachers?

• A) informal code
• B) formal code
• C) moderate code
• D) extreme code

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Definitions:

Contrast Effect

A psychological phenomenon wherein the perception or judgment of something is influenced by the comparison with something else, often leading to exaggeration of differences.

Appeal to Fear

A persuasive technique that attempts to influence people’s behavior by making them feel afraid of the consequences of not taking a particular action.

Feared Consequence

The anticipated negative outcome that one believes will occur as a result of certain actions or events.

Persuasive

Having the ability to convince or influence others to believe or do something through reasoning or the appeal to emotions.