Eric's teacher said to him, "Can you raise your hand?" after Eric called out an answer. Eric answered, "Yes." Eric's response violates a rule of which aspect of language:

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Eric's response violates the rules of pragmatics, which deals with the use of language in social contexts and the ways in which people produce and understand meanings through language. The teacher's question was intended to remind Eric to raise his hand before speaking, not to inquire about his ability to do so.

Eric's Teacher Said to Him, "Can You Raise Your Hand