Sarah remarks,"It is cold in here,isn't it?" hoping Martha will close the window.Instead Martha comments,"No I don't think so" This is a breakdown in what area of language?

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This is a breakdown in the pragmatic aspect of language, as Sarah's intended meaning (to close the window) was not understood by Martha. Pragmatics refers to the social and contextual use of language to convey meaning.

Sarah Remarks,"It Is Cold in Here,isn't It?" Hoping Martha Will