When related sentences are put together to make a sensible message, this is referred to as:
Correct answer: D. Discourse
- A. Context
- B. Semantics
- C. Pragmatics
- D. Discourse
Explanation
Discourse is connected language extending beyond a single sentence, such as several related sentences forming a coherent message. Semantics concerns meaning, while pragmatics concerns meaning in context and use.
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