Asked by Bradee Byrum on Jul 26, 2024

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Suppose you are talking to a friend and you make a gesture that the friend does not understand. So the friend asks you what you are intending to communicate by that. In this kind of a situation your friend is ________.

A) using an interpretive question to try to learn your purpose
B) using an analytical question to try to learn how to make the same gesture
C) using an inference question to see what you are implying
D) using an evaluative question to indicate disapproval

Interpretive Question

A query that requires analysis and subjective judgment to answer, often used in literature and arts.

Gesture

A movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning.

  • Consider the weight of context and how it is interpreted by listeners or readers in the context of communication.
  • Apply critical thinking skills to interpret and clarify meaning in communication.
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Tyler HernandezJul 30, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The friend is using an interpretive question to try to understand the meaning behind the gesture. They are not trying to analyze how to replicate the gesture, make an inference, or express disapproval.