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Processing of Indirect Requests : Use of a Secondary Task to Reveal Changes of Interpretation due to Context

Creator:

Rachele, Ronni V.

Abstract:

Two primary categories of theories about how people process indirect requests such as "Can you tell me the time?" were discussed. 'Multiple-Meaning' theories propose that both the literal meaning of indirect requests ("Are you able to tell me the time?") and the conveyed meaning ("Please tell me the time.") are...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis

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of Interpretation Due to Context Redacted for Privacy Abstract approved: Donna Cruse Two primary