Question

What refers the report of the exact words of an author or speaker?

A. Direct Signal
B. Discourse
C. Indirect Signal
D. Interpretation ​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Reported speech is the report of one speaker or writer on the words spoken, written, or thought by someone else. Also called reported discourse. ... Deborah Tannen, for instance, has argued that "[w] hat is commonly referred to as reported speech or direct quotation in conversation is constructed dialogue."

Answer 2

Answer:

Direct signal refers the report of the exact words of an author or speaker

Explanation:

Direct signal:

• The report of an author's or speaker's actual words is referred to as direct signals.
• Direct speech is a speech that is repeated verbatim or quoted verbatim from the original source.
• Quote marks are usually used around direct speech.. Direct speech might take the form of a remark, a question, or a request.

Explanation for incorrect answer:

Indirect signal:

• We regularly shift the tense of the words we speak when we utilize reported or indirect speech to talk about the past.
• We utilize reporting verbs such as 'say,' 'tell,' and 'ask,' and we may begin the reported words with the word 'that.' Inverted commas are not allowed.

Discourse:

Discourse is a conceptual generalization of dialogue within each communication mode and situation.

Interpretation :

Interpretation is the process of explaining, reframing, or otherwise demonstrating your own understanding of something.

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