AEE 2335: Should You Ask Pointed Questions? 1. pointed questions, you ask a sharply direct question to a specific person, and the person would find it difficult or be embarrassed to answer. always have intention意图 behind the question, try to say something. 直截了当的问题：针对某个问题或话题直接、尖锐的提问 eg, He ask a pointed question about my future plans. It was a pointed question and i don't know how to answer. 2. direct questions, much more general, clear and specific question that requires a straightforward简单的 明确的 坦率的 responds. not all direct questions are pointed questions, but all pointed questions are direct questions. eg, what's your name ? what's your occupation 职业? I ask you a direct question, can you pls give me a straight answer ? You have been asked a direct question, we expect a clear direct answer. That day was stange, Kane kept asking me ... and fire direct questions. fire questions at sb 向某人连珠炮似的提问 3. pointed, 尖锐的 直截了当的 usually refering to statements, remarks or looks. means expressing criticism in a direct unambiguous way. ( ambiguous 模棱两可的) and anything can be pointed. eg, This book is a pointed look at prison life. ( it's criticizing 批判the prison system) She made pointed remarks about the need for strict gun laws严格的枪支管控法律. confrontational 对抗的 4. think about the relationship between you and others before you ask a pointed question. don't embrass others. Role play so I'm going to ask you a pretty direct question. I'm ready, go for it. have you call mom recently ? wow i feel like that's a really pointed question, did she say something ? no, i was just wondering. ok, i haven't call her in a while, last time we chat it she makes some very pointed remarks评论 about my daily life.

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