Corinne and Maia are text messaging back and forth.Although Maia's latest message is clear,Corinne CANNOT tell if her friend is angry with her or NOT.Which of the following would be missing in a text message that would be present during face-to-face conversation?
A) grammar
B) semantics
C) pragmatics
D) syntax

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Pragmatics refers to the context and nonverbal cues that are present in face-to-face conversation but often absent in text messages. These cues can help clarify the intended meaning and tone of a message.

Corinne and Maia Are Text Messaging Back and Forth