Key Definitions Flashcards
Define framing
Controlling the agenda of conversation OR making a utterances that encourage a child to fill in the blanks
What is a self relating comment
When the speaker makes a comment about themselves
What is an other related comment
Speaker comments about another speaker
What is a neutral comment
When the speaker makes a comment on something neutral like the weather
What is an opener
Expressions or discourse markers wich open a conversation
What is a closer
Expressions or discourse markers which are designed to close conversation
What is phatic communication
Speech that is really just designed to maintain social relationships and does not carry significant meaning
Often used to start conversation
What is back channeling
Supportive terms such as oh and really
What is topic management
The way topics in a conversation are organised or handed from speaker to speaker
