When LeAnne wants her teacher to repeat a question,she asks,"Would you please repeat the question?" but when she needs a classmate to repeat himself,she says,"Huh?" This example shows that LeAnne understands:

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LeAnne's behavior shows that she understands the pragmatic aspect of language - i.e., how language is used in social contexts to achieve certain goals. She knows that it is appropriate to use a polite request when asking a teacher to repeat a question, but it is more casual to use an informal expression like "huh?" with a peer.

When LeAnne Wants Her Teacher to Repeat a Question,she Asks,"Would