"Murray Didn't Call or Even Text Me on My Birthday

question 50

Essay

"Murray didn't call or even text me on my birthday. He doesn't care about me at all!" says Alexandra. Examine how Alexandra is using facts and inferences to affect her rating of Murray's behavior.

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