Which of the following would be described as "key" using Dell Hymes’

SPEAKING model?

a. complaining usually occurs in face-to-face interaction, but sometimes
occurs via email
b. complaining tends to have a frustrated tone.
c. complaining is helps to increase the solidarity of complainers.
d. complaining can only occur when everyone present knows one another.
e. none of the above is a key.


Answer b,

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