Amanda Is Telling Her Father About a Recent Conflict with Her

Multiple Choice

Amanda is telling her father about a recent conflict with her boyfriend. She is afraid they are nearing the end of their relationship, and she is very upset about it. She has a lot to say and really needs someone to listen, but her father keeps making __________________ statements such as "It's okay, there are other fish in the sea" and "Don't worry, you'll find someone better". Amanda becomes frustrated and ends the conversation because she feels her father doesn't think her emotions are important.

A) continuer
B) cliché
C) negative
D) terminator