Question

Julie is having a conversation with her mom. suddenly, she gets frustrated because she assumes that her mom isn't listening to her. julie says to her mom: "why aren't you listening to me? what is the matter?" julie's remark is an example of a ________.

Answer 1

lol , is it an assumption? I think only counselors or psychiatrists would classify these remarks scientifically is there is such a thing

Answer 2

Answer: The correct answer is: Julie's remark is an example of a counterfeit questions.

Step-by-step explanation:

Counterfeit questions are those questions in which the speaker attempts to send a hidden message trying to get an answer that he/she assumes already knows. Some examples are:

• You didn't like the movie I chose, did you?
• Are you busy Saturday night? (looking for a date)
• Do I look fat in this dress?
• Why aren't you listening to me? (the one Julie asked her mom)