Likewise, the answer in (2b) may be possible because an addressee's demonstration of surprise can let the questioner know which attitude the addressee has.

Evidence (3)

Empirical and theoretical arguments against equating exclamatives and emotive assertions — Question–answer behavior does not establish assertive identity

by demonstrating surprise, the addressee can let the questioner know that he is surprised.

https://doi.org/10.1515/tl-2025-2001#unit-2-p5

Empirical and theoretical arguments against equating exclamatives and emotive assertions — Question–answer behavior does not establish assertive identity

by demonstrating surprise, the addressee can let the questioner know that he is surprised.

https://doi.org/10.1515/tl-2025-2001#unit-2-p5

Empirical and theoretical arguments against equating exclamatives and emotive assertions — Question–answer behavior does not establish assertive identity

by demonstrating surprise, the addressee can let the questioner know that he is surprised.

https://doi.org/10.1515/tl-2025-2001#unit-2-p5

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