Bobbi is talking with Jennifer and sounds really angry.However, Jennifer knows that Bobbi is just joking because of her facial expression, body language, and the nature of the situation.This shows the importance of which aspect of language?
A)pragmatics
B)phonology
C)syntax
D)morphology

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Pragmatics refers to the social context in which language is used, including factors such as facial expressions, body language, and the nature of the situation. In this scenario, Jennifer is able to understand that Bobbi is not actually angry because of these contextual cues.

Bobbi Is Talking with Jennifer and Sounds Really Angry