Alan Is Trying to Convince Alanis That the Greatest Movie

question 22

Multiple Choice

Alan is trying to convince Alanis that the greatest movie villain of all time was the Wizard in The Wizard of Oz, but every time he opens his mouth, Alanis interrupts. According to politeness theory, Alanis is threatening:

• A) Alan's positive face
• B) Alan's negative face
• C) Alan's neutral face
• D) Alan's emotional face
• E) Alan's logical face

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Definitions:

Ethane

A colorless, odorless gas that is the second simplest alkane, consisting of two carbon atoms and six hydrogen atoms (C2H6), used as a fuel and a petrochemical feedstock.

Lewis Structure

A visual chart that demonstrates the atomic linkages in a molecule, including the potential existence of lone electron pairs.

Phosphine

A toxic and flammable gas with the formula PH3, used in the semiconductor industry and as a fumigant.

Structurally

Relating to or pertaining to the arrangement of and relations between parts or elements of a complex entity.