Within the realm of conversational speech, context refers to
A) the meaning of a conversation.
B) the rules for combining spoken words into sentences.
C) the tendency to respond in a certain manner based on past experience.
D) the mental process of grouping words together that occurs as a person creates speech appropriate for the conversation.

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Context refers to the meaning of a conversation, including the situational and linguistic elements that shape that meaning. It includes factors such as the setting, the participants, and the purpose of the conversation.

Within the Realm of Conversational Speech, Context Refers to