A way of speaking in which speakers renounce or deny the validity ...

[mpobi80]

A way of speaking in which speakers renounce or deny the validity of what they are saying by using certain words to decrease their perceived assertiveness is known as a ____.
 
  a. hedge word c. tag question
  b. question statement d. disclaimer

Question 2

A way of speaking in which speakers renounce or deny the validity of what they are saying by adding a question at the end of their statement is known as a ____.
 
  a. hedge word c. disclaimer
  b. question statement d. tag question

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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

B

[mpobi80]

TYSM

[lcapri7]

Excellent