Anna has been in a car accident in which her best friend died. Six months later, she cannot even remember that the accident occurred. This event is probably in her __________ mind

When Dad says "Could you pass the salt" and Daughter replies "Yes, I could," she is responding to the speech act's __________, which is the literal meaning of the utterance.

A. Clamor B. verbosity C. Locution

Ryan is 12 years old and his sister Mallorie is 4. Their pet dog just died. Based upon his age, which of the following concepts can Ryan understand that Mallorie cannot?

a. that their dog will never come back b. that all things eventually die c. that death is permanent d. there is no way to reverse the death of their dog