An example given in the text is when a diner asks his companion, Could I use one of your forks? when the waitress is within earshot. Although the statement is directly addressed to the dinner companion, it may also be seen as directed to a(n):
A) addressee
B) eavesdropper
C) * overhearer
D) side participant

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The statement is overheard by the waitress who is not directly addressed but can hear the conversation. Therefore, the correct term to describe the waitress in this scenario is an overhearer.

An Example Given in the Text Is When a Diner