An individual who listens in on a conversation without the speaker's awareness is called a(n):
A) * eavesdropper
B) participant
C) overhearer
D) side participant

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Eavesdropping specifically means listening in on a conversation without the knowledge or consent of the speakers. The other choices may apply to someone who is listening to a conversation, but they do not capture the element of secrecy that eavesdropping entails.

An Individual Who Listens in on a Conversation Without the Speaker's