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In linguistics, what is indirect discourse?
In linguistics, what is indirect discourse?
- A form of speech using only content clauses
- An expression of unvoiced thoughts in fiction
- A grammatical mechanism for reporting the content of another utterance without directly quoting it (correct)
- A direct quotation of an utterance
How is indirect discourse expressed in many languages?
How is indirect discourse expressed in many languages?
- By altering the original utterance
- Through unvoiced thoughts
- Using a content clause or infinitival (correct)
- Using only direct quotations
What happens when an instance of indirect discourse reports an earlier question?
What happens when an instance of indirect discourse reports an earlier question?
- The tense of verbs remains unchanged
- The embedded clause becomes a direct quotation
- The embedded clause takes the form of an indirect question (correct)
- The mood of the verbs changes
In some languages, what is used for statements and questions in Latin indirect speech?
In some languages, what is used for statements and questions in Latin indirect speech?
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What generally happens to words in indirect speech?
What generally happens to words in indirect speech?
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