Leech’s Politeness Maxims Flashcards by Annabel Molloy | Brainscape

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What is the agreement maxim?

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Minimise disagreements.

Maximise agreements.

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What is the approbation maxim?

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Minimise expressions which dispraise others.

Maximise expressions which praise others.

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What is the generosity maxim?

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Minimise benefit to self.

Maximisw benefit to others.

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What is the modesty maxim?

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Minimise expressions of self praise.

Maximise expressions of self dispraise.

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What is the sympathy maxim?

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Minimise antipathy for others.

Maximise sympathy for others.

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What is the tact maxim?

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Minimise imposition.

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What does leech’s maxims relate to?

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Politeness theory.

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