A professor looks out at her class and notices that Jackie is falling asleep. She says loudly, "Wouldn't you be more comfortable in your own bed, Jackie?" The professor is using a kind of directive known as

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The professor is using an indirect request by making a statement that implies a desire for Jackie to wake up and pay attention, rather than directly asking her to do so.

A Professor Looks Out at Her Class and Notices That