______________ is the study of nonlinguistic elements of language use
A) Semantics
B) Aphasia
C) Syntax
D) Pragmatics
Answer: D
Rationale: Pragmatics involves the nonlinguistic elements of language use, such as the speaker's behaviors and intentions, and the social situation in which the language is used.
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