"Excuse me. I have an 8 am exam. Would you mind turning down the music just a little?" What form of deferential language is this?
A)an intensifier
B)a hedge
C)a hesitation
D)a polite form

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The statement includes deferential language by using "excuse me," indicating a polite form of request. The use of "would you mind" also signals deference and respect for the person being asked to turn down the music.

"Excuse Me