A professor looks out at her class and notices that Jackie is falling asleep.She says loudly,"Wouldn't you be more comfortable in your own bed,Jackie?" The professor is using a kind of directive known as

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The professor's statement is an indirect request, as it suggests to Jackie that she should leave the class and go to bed instead of directly requesting her to do so. The other options do not accurately describe the professor's message.

A Professor Looks Out at Her Class and Notices That