Julie is having a conversation with her mom. suddenly, she gets frustrated because she assumes that her mom isn't listening to h

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Julie is having a conversation with her mom. suddenly, she gets frustrated because she assumes that her mom isn't listening to h

er. julie says to her mom: "why aren't you listening to me? what is the matter?" julie's remark is an example of a ________.

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Mrac [35] · Answer 1 · 2022-07-10T18:41:00+03:00

Mrac [35]3 years ago

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Lol , is it an assumption? I think only counselors or psychiatrists would classify these remarks scientifically is there is such a thing

aalyn [17] · Answer 2 · 2022-07-10T19:42:10+03:00

Answer: The correct answer is: Julie's remark is an example of a <u>counterfeit questions</u>.

Explanation:

Counterfeit questions are those questions in which the speaker attempts to send a hidden message trying to get an answer that he/she assumes already knows. Some examples are:

You didn't like the movie I chose, did you?
Are you busy Saturday night? (looking for a date)
Do I look fat in this dress?
Why aren't you listening to me? (the one Julie asked her mom)