Someone says to you, "This is real interesting" in a sarcastic tone. This person is using Norman and Rummelhart's addition to the Cooperative Principle maxim of
A) relations with conversational partner.
B) rule violations.
C) manner.
D) relevance.

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Norman and Rummelhart added the aspect of rule violations to the Cooperative Principle, which includes the use of sarcasm as a way to convey meaning that diverges from the literal interpretation of the words. This addition acknowledges that breaking conversational norms can also serve communicative purposes.

Someone Says to You, "This Is Real Interesting" in a Sarcastic