When her professor hands back her exam and says, "Meet me in my office after class. We need to talk," Tina's stomach lurches, a reaction influenced by which rule of language?

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The reaction is influenced by the pragmatic rule of language, which involves the use of language in social contexts and the ways in which people produce and understand meanings through language. The professor's statement implies concern or a serious matter to discuss, which Tina interprets beyond the literal meaning of the words.

When Her Professor Hands Back Her Exam and Says, "Meet