Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

English > Features of grammar- Pragmatics > Flashcards

Features of grammar- Pragmatics Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
Proverbs and Idioms flashcards
1
Q

What is pragmatics?

A

Social use of language

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What is phatic content?

A

material that just recognises the social relationship, has no information value (greetings and farewells)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What is convergence?

A

Speech styles becoming more similar

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What is divergence?

A

Speech styles becoming more different

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly

English (7 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions