What is a summons-answer sequence?

Definition
	A summons-answer sequence is a pre-sequence that consists of a thatturn
	seeks attention, and grants it, opening the way for the talk to follow.

Generic
	A summons-answer sequence is a kind of
	What is a presequence?

Source
	Levinson 1983 309–310, 345–346

Concept module: summons-answer sequence
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