Discourse analysis Flashcards
1
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Make your contribution as informative as is required, but not more, or less, than is required.
A
The Quantity maxim
2
Q
Do not say that which you believe to be false or for which you lack adequate evidence.
A
The Quality maxim
3
Q
Be relevant.
A
The Relation maxim
4
Q
Be clear, brief and orderly.
A
The Manner maxim
5
Q
To show that we are not really sure that what we are saying is really correct or complete.
To indicate that we are observing the maxims.
A
Hedges
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