[Solved] According to 'speech act theory': A) a spoken sentence is just a set of symbols linked together B) the choice of direct or indirect speech acts is often influenced by perceived difference in status between speaker and listener C) women tend to use direct speech more than men D) there is always a close correspondence between what is said and what the speaker is thinking E) both c and d Light Pollution: Excessive, misdirected, or intrusive artificial light that can have adverse effects on human health, wildlife, and the ability to observe stars. Milky Way: The Milky Way is the galaxy that contains our Solar System, characterized by its milky luminescence, which is a band of light formed from stars that cannot be individually distinguished by the naked eye. Spiral Arm: Regions of stars that extend from the center of spiral galaxies outward, appearing as swirling and prominent features structured around a galactic core. Water Grabbing: The practice of large-scale acquisition or control of water resources by corporations, governments, or individuals, often at the expense of local communities and ecosystems.