The Term Discourse Refers to

question 63

Multiple Choice

The term discourse refers to

• A)a sentence in which the speaker has made a speech error,and the listener fails to detect this error.
• B)an interchange between two or more people,in which one person tries to convince the listener or listeners.
• C)a series of sentences that describes a sequence of events,organized in terms of the date of occurrence.
• D)language units that are more than a sentence in length.

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Definitions:

Long-Term Memory

A type of memory capable of storing information for an extended period, from hours to decades, including facts, experiences, and skills.

Magical Thinking

The tendency to believe that simply having thoughts about an event before it occurs can influence that event.

Person Perception

The process by which individuals form impressions and make judgments about other people's traits and characteristics based on available information.

Counterfactual Thinking

The process of mentally creating alternative versions of actual events to imagine what might have been.