Conversational Maxims Flashcards
1
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What are Conversational Maxims?
A
Conversational Maxims are the general principles that people work together to communicate on the same page, offering a positive face towards the receiver.
2
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Who’s study explained the cooperative principle?
A
Philosopher Paul Grice in 1975.
3
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Where are four maxims, what are they?
A
Maxim of Quantity.
Maxim of Quality.
Maxim of Relevance.
Maxim of Manner.
4
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What is the Maxim of Quantity?
A
It is not to say too much or too little to the person you’re talking to,
5
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What is the Maxim of Quality?
A
It is to speak the truth, not to lie.
6
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What is the Maxim of Manner?
A
It is to be clear and avoid ambiguity.
7
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What is an Implicature?
A
An implicature is an implied meaning of what has been said to the receiver as a result of one of the maxims being broken.
