Evan Says It Is Impossible to Listen Without Hearing

question 26

Multiple Choice

Evan says it is impossible to listen without hearing. Sarah insists that listening includes senses other than hearing, such as seeing. Based on information in the text, who is right, and why?

• A) Evan is correct because in order to listen, one must first hear sound.
• B) Sarah is correct because listening is not limited to auditory stimuli.
• C) Evan is correct because although sight can help people listen more attentively, seeing is not considered listening unless it is accompanied by auditory stimuli.
• D) Sarah is correct because listening is only possible when people utilize two or more senses, such as touch and sight in conjunction with hearing.

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