Question

While playing, Marcie exclaimed, "Ouch!" as she slipped in the mud and fell down. Marvin immediately asked, "Are you alright?" When she said, "No!" Marvin carefully said, "All right," "This is a new situation. Why don’t we go find a hose and try to clean you off?" In this scenario, Marvin’s message is an example of _____.

Answer 1

- A Constructed message.

Step-by-step explanation:

Constructed messages are demonstrated as the messages that are created with a conscientious and vigilant thought when the speaker analyzes that their own previous message was incompetent as per the requirement of the situation. Thus, these messages are deliberately formed with careful thought to create the desired impact on the situation.

In the given situation, Marvin's message('All right....off?') exemplify a 'constructed message' as his message is deliberately formed with a careful thought as Marvin felt that his previous message to Marcie's situation was incapable to create the desired impact upon her(to make her feel relaxed). Thus, his message exemplifies 'a constructed message'.