If retelling a story to someone that you originally heard from another person, you will probably consider it more important to get the _____ correct, as compared to the _____.
A)deep structure; higher-level pragmatics
B)deep structure; surface structure
C)surface structure; superficial semantics
D)surface structure; deep structure
E)deep structure; higher-level morphemes

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When retelling a story, getting the deep structure correct is more important than the surface structure. The deep structure refers to the underlying meaning or core narrative of the story, while the surface structure involves the specific words and sentences used to convey that story. The essence or the main points of the story are crucial for the listener to understand the narrative, whereas the exact wording (surface structure) is less critical.

If Retelling a Story to Someone That You Originally Heard