In the United States, when someone asks a question, you should provide an answer or respond. This is an example of the

a. contextual rule.
b. conversational rule.
c. speech act.
d. lexical choice.

B

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Speech topics have a life of their own. Some topics endure for decades while others fade fast. Which topic below is likely to have a brief life span?

A. how to keep guns out of the hands of criminals and those who are mentally ill B. relationships among the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of the U.S. government C. how to care for individuals who are poor, unhealthy, and unrepresented in our society D. which film will win the most prizes this year for quality and popularity

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