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Restate-Equal

Definition​

Used when: both arguments are taken to describe the same situation, but possibly from different perspectives.

i.e. This is equal to That, This restates That

Examples​

(131) A: Click on basic.
(132) A: Click on that.
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(132) -- Restatement --> (131)

Speaker A re-states their action directive.

(22) T: Am I yelling?
(23) T: Am I super loud?
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(23) -- Restatement --> (22)

Speaker T re-states their question.

<in a collaborative board game: Forbidden Island>

(459) Engineer: Ok so if you're gonna take the Lions
(460) Pilot: Ok I'll take the Lions
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(460) -- Restatement --> (459)

Speaker Pilot re-states their agreement with Engineer's suggestion.

(1) A: I think we should go to the store.
(2) A: We should go to the store.
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(2) -- Restatement --> (1)

Speaker A re-states their suggestion.

(33) A: Yo it works
(34) B: It works
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(34) -- Restatement --> (33)

Speaker B re-states Speaker A's observation (in agreement).