Communicative Style And Speech Act

Question 1

What is communicative style?

Answer 1

Communicative style refers to the way individuals express themselves through language, including their choice of words, tone, and structure.

Question 2

True or False: Communicative style is the same for all individuals.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The two main types of speech acts are __________ and __________.

Answer 3

constative; performative

Question 4

What are speech acts?

Answer 4

Speech acts are utterances that perform a function in communication, such as making requests, giving commands, or making statements.

Question 5

Which of the following is a performative speech act? A) Describing an event B) Making a promise C) Stating a fact

Answer 5

B) Making a promise

Question 6

True or False: The context of a conversation can affect the interpretation of speech acts.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

What is the difference between direct and indirect speech acts?

Answer 7

Direct speech acts explicitly state the intention, while indirect speech acts imply the intention without stating it directly.

Question 8

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of speech act? A) Assertive B) Directive C) Reflective D) Commissive

Answer 8

C) Reflective

Question 9

What is an assertive speech act?

Answer 9

An assertive speech act conveys information or beliefs about a state of affairs.

Question 10

Fill in the blank: __________ speech acts are used to get someone to do something.

Answer 10

Directive

Question 11

What role does politeness play in communicative style?

Answer 11

Politeness can influence the way messages are delivered and received, affecting the overall communicative effectiveness.

Question 12

True or False: All cultures have the same communicative styles.

Answer 12

False

Question 13

What is the function of a commissive speech act?

Answer 13

A commissive speech act commits the speaker to a certain course of action.

Question 14

Multiple Choice: Which of the following describes a declarative speech act? A) Making a promise B) Stating a fact C) Giving a command

Answer 14

B) Stating a fact

Question 15

What is the significance of context in speech acts?

Answer 15

Context provides the background information necessary for interpreting the meaning and intention behind speech acts.

Question 16

Fill in the blank: A __________ speech act is intended to express the speaker’s feelings or attitudes.

Answer 16

expressive

Question 17

What is meant by the term ‘illocutionary force’?

Answer 17

Illocutionary force refers to the intended meaning or function of a speech act as understood by the listener.

Question 18

True or False: Speech acts can only be verbal.

Answer 18

False

Question 19

What is the role of feedback in communication?

Answer 19

Feedback helps the speaker understand how their message was received and can guide further interaction.

Question 20

Multiple Choice: Which type of speech act involves making an assertion about reality? A) Directive B) Assertive C) Commissive

Answer 20

B) Assertive

Question 21

What are the three levels of meaning in speech acts?

Answer 21

The three levels are locutionary (literal meaning), illocutionary (intended meaning), and perlocutionary (effect on the listener).

Question 22

Fill in the blank: __________ refers to the social rules that govern communicative behavior.

Answer 22

Pragmatics

Question 23

What is the purpose of a directive speech act?

Answer 23

The purpose of a directive speech act is to get the listener to take a specific action.

Question 24

True or False: Communicative styles can evolve over time.

Answer 24

True

Question 25

What is a speech act theory?

Answer 25

Speech act theory is a framework for understanding how utterances function as actions in communication.