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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Pragmatics involves the use of language in social contexts and the ways in which people produce and comprehend meanings through language. Sarah's remark was intended to indirectly request Martha to close the window, but Martha did not interpret the pragmatic intent behind the statement.

Sarah Remarks, "It Is Cold in Here, Isn't It?" Hoping