Pick three functions of the discourse marker 'anyway', according to Huddlestone and Fairhurst (2013).

Question

A.
Signals a conversational reentry after a diversion.

B.
To express empathy.

C.
Used as a mitigation marker in an attempt to save face.

D.
Used to resolve an interactional impasse

E.
Used as a turn-taking device.

F.
used to introduce reported speech

Answer 1

A. Signals a conversational reentry after a diversion.

C. Used as a mitigation marker in an attempt to save face.

D. Used to resolve an interactional impasse.