Speaking directly to your friend with little concern for her feelings as you demand that she share her homework answers with you is an example of the use of ________.
A) negative face-want
B) positive face-want
C) bald on-record language
D) off-record language
E) representational speech

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Bald on-record language is the use of direct and straightforward language with little concern for the listener's feelings or face-wants. In this example, the speaker is demanding homework answers without any attempt to soften their request or show concern for their friend's positive or negative face-wants.

Speaking Directly to Your Friend with Little Concern for Her