Chapter 10

Question 1

Interference

Answer 1

Hearer makes connections that are not explicit.

Question 2

Pragmatics

Answer 2

The study of “invisible” meaning

Question 3

Diectic expressions

Answer 3

Can’t be interpreted without context, descibes physical enviornment/place/time. E.g. here, that, then etc.

Question 4

Diexis

Answer 4

• Personal diexis: you, me, him, her
• Spatial diexis: here, there, by, that, come
• Temporal diexis: the day after tomorrow, now, soon, recetly

Question 5

Sentence types:

Answer 5

Declarative - subject+verb, make a statement
Interrogative - verb+subject, ask for information, make an inquiry
Imperative - verb, make an order

Question 6

Speech acts

Answer 6

Direct speech act: function and structure match

Indirect speech act: function and structure do not match

Question 7

Face-threatening act

Answer 7

When you say something that is a threat to another persons self image

Question 8

Face saving act

Answer 8

Lessen the threat to face, by usning indirect speech act or adding please

Question 9

Positive face

Answer 9

The need to feel connected and as a part of the group, humans want to be liked by others

Question 10

Negative face

Answer 10

The need to be independent and free from immposition