After someone dies, conversations about that person move from present to past tense. This form of speech is called the

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The past tense is used when talking about someone who has died, and this follows the indicative voice, which is used to make statements and convey facts. The other options are incorrect: A is a term sometimes used in psychology to describe how people construct stories about death; B is not related to grammar; and C refers to a specific verb form used to express hypothetical or imaginary situations, which is not typically used when discussing someone who has actually died.

After Someone Dies, Conversations About That Person Move from Present